How far is Canadian Lakes, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Canadian Lakes, MI to Macomb, MI is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
174.93 mi
03h 07m
Flight
132.77 mi
213.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.77 mi
Kilometers
213.68 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.93 mi
Kilometers
281.53 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Sun, Apr 19, 5:12 AM EDT
Return by in Canadian Lakes
Sun, Apr 19, 8:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canadian Lakes
2026-04-19T02:04
Arrive Macomb
Sun, Apr 19, 5:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canadian Lakes
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Buena Vista
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States

From Canadian Lakes
83.6 mi
01h 33m
To Macomb
91.3 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Canadian Lakes and Macomb.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canadian Lakes and Macomb.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    66 m · 17 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Royal Road

    2500 ft · 2 min · West Royal Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pierce Road

    1 km · 54 sec · Pierce Road

  4. 4

    Continue on 100th Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · 100th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Buchanan Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Buchanan Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 90th Avenue

    2696 ft · 44 sec · 90th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 9 Mile Road

    2 mi · 3 min · 9 Mile Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 9 Mile Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 9 Mile Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Wheatland Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · West Wheatland Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Remus Road

    14 mi · 19 min · West Remus Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Broomfield Road

    2670 ft · 41 sec · East Broomfield Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Broomfield Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broomfield Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Mission Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mission Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Business US-127

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Business US-127

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Business US-127

    12.7 mi · 13 min · Business US-127

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward BUS US 127, M 46 WEST: Alma, Edmore

    1827 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Monroe Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Monroe Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Washington Avenue

    3042 ft · 1 min · West Washington Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on East Washington Street

    3137 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Monroe Road

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East Monroe Road

    5 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road

  26. 26

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street

  27. 27

    Continue on East Saginaw Street

    2327 ft · 49 sec · East Saginaw Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road

  29. 29

    Continue on North Saginaw Street

    903 ft · 12 sec · North Saginaw Street

  30. 30

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    2970 ft · 38 sec · West Saginaw Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Gratiot Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Stephens Street

    2261 ft · 31 sec · Stephens Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Rust Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Rust Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Rust Avenue Bridge

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Rust Avenue Bridge

  36. 36

    Continue on South Warren Avenue

    1599 ft · 24 sec · South Warren Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East Holland Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Holland Avenue

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    72 m · 14 sec

  39. 39

    Exit the roundabout onto I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    1338 ft · 46 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  41. 41

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  42. 42

    Keep slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer

    3091 ft · 1 min

  44. 44

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  45. 45

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac

    2951 ft · 58 sec

  46. 46

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  47. 47

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  48. 48

    Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

    2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  49. 49

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shimmons Road

    2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  50. 50

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road

    1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road

  51. 51

    Turn right onto Tienken Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road

  52. 52

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  53. 53

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road

  54. 54

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road

    49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  55. 55

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  56. 56

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road

  57. 57

    Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  58. 58

    Continue on 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  59. 59

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  60. 60

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  61. 61

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    82 m · 7 sec

  62. 62

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canadian Lakes and Macomb.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
62 steps
29 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
1 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
67.2 mi · 38%
Gratiot Road
16.7 mi · 10%
Business US-127
14 mi · 8%
West Remus Road
14 mi · 8%
East Monroe Road
10.4 mi · 6%
9 Mile Road
8.35 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

32.7 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
132.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
01h 33m from Canadian Lakes
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Canadian Lakes and Chance Snow Showers near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Canadian Lakes to Macomb?

The road trip is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Canadian Lakes and 91.3 miles from Macomb.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.27 one way or $46.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Canadian Lakes and Chance Snow Showers near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Buena Vista and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 12.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buena Vista.

BUS

Saginaw, MI

3 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

20 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

49 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

52 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canadian Lakes and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 132.77 mi (213.68 km).

Canadian Lakes

#1 Canadian Lakes

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population2,756
Coordinates43.5791900, -85.3017000
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-85.301802, 43.578944)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.17 gal
23.37 L · about $23.27
Round trip
$46.53
12.34 gal · 46.74 L
Estimated CO2
54.8 kg one way
Round trip: 109.7 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.27 $46.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.24 $52.48
Premium $4.65 $28.72 $57.43
Diesel $5.30 $32.73 $65.45

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Canadian Lakes and Macomb. The current time is 02:04:57.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.