Ann Arbor is about 50–52 miles (around 80–84 km) from Lansing in a straight line, and roughly 65 miles (about 104 km) by road, which is about a 1 hour drive.

Quick Scoop

Basic distances

  • Straight-line (as-the-crow-flies) distance: about 83–84 km (51–52 miles).
  • Typical driving distance: about 65 miles (around 104 km).
  • Usual drive time by car: about 1 hour to 1 hour 5 minutes in normal traffic.

If you’re thinking in terms of East Lansing instead of Lansing proper, the numbers are very similar:

  • East Lansing to Ann Arbor straight-line: about 79 km (49 miles).
  • Driving distance: about 103–104 km (64–65 miles), usually around 55–65 minutes depending on route and speed.

Quick travel context

  • Main driving route: commonly via I‑96 and related connectors, giving that ~65‑mile distance and about an hour on the road.
  • Bus option: there are bus services (for example, routes serving Ann Arbor and East Lansing) that take about 1 hour 40 minutes including transfers.

In everyday terms, Ann Arbor and Lansing are “about an hour apart” by car, close enough for day trips, commuting for special events, or quick visits between the two cities.

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