How long is the commute from Lansing, MI?
Workers who live in Lansing, MI take an average of 18.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.9% of workers drive alone to work.
3.1% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
14.8% work from home.
11.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.9 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 3.1%
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Households without a car
- 11.8%
How people in Lansing get to work
| Means of transportation | Lansing | Ingham County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.9% (±2.0 points) | 66.1% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.2% (±1.5 points) | 8.0% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.1% (±0.7 points) | 2.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±0.6 points) | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±0.5 points) | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.8% (±1.5 points) | 17.3% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Lansing, the average commute is lower than in Ingham County (20.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lansing, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ingham County (2.4%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Ingham County, Lansing ranks 19 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1350 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lansing
| Vehicles available | Lansing | Ingham County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.8% (±1.3 points) | 8.9% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.6% (±1.9 points) | 39.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.1% (±1.8 points) | 37.2% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.5% (±1.0 points) | 14.2% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Lansing, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Ingham County (8.9%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lansing
| Lansing | Ingham County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.8% (±1.5 points) | 17.3% (±0.9 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±0.9 points) | 95.8% (±0.5 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.4% (±1.3 points) | 90.3% (±0.7 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lansing, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ingham County (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lansing
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing | — | 18.9 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Lansing Charter Township | 2.1 mi | 18.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Edgemont Park | 2.8 mi | 21.9 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Waverly | 4.1 mi | 18.1 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| East Lansing | 4.6 mi | 16.2 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Delta Charter Township | 5.2 mi | 18.8 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Holt | 5.2 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Dimondale | 6.2 mi | 20.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Delhi Charter Township | 6.3 mi | 22.2 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Lansing, MI (16.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Holt, MI (22.3 minutes), Delhi Charter Township, MI (22.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ingham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Mason | 22.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 14 | Wheatfield Township | 22.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 15 | Delhi Charter Township | 22.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 16 | Meridian Charter Township | 20.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 17 (tie) | Alaiedon Township | 20.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 17 (tie) | Aurelius Township | 20.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 19 | Lansing | 18.9 minutes (±0.7) |
| 20 | Lansing Charter Township | 18.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 21 | East Lansing | 16.2 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 9 of 21 places in Ingham County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lansing
How long is the average commute in Lansing?
Workers who live in Lansing, MI take an average of 18.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lansing without a car?
11.8% of households in Lansing have no vehicle, and 3.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lansing?
14.8% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Lansing worked from home, and 89.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lansing city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lansing city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lansing city, Michigan
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Lansing city, Michigan (place:46000, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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