How far is Detroit, MI from Lakewood Club, MI?

The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Lakewood Club, MI is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.11 mi
03h 49m
Flight
177.95 mi
286.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.95 mi
Kilometers
286.39 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.11 mi
Kilometers
331.7 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood Club
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM EDT
Return by in Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 10:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive Lakewood Club
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Detroit
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
Wacousta
MI

Township in Clinton County, Michigan

From Detroit
102.9 mi
01h 54m
To Lakewood Club
103.2 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Lakewood Club.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Lakewood Club.

  1. 1

    Start on Cadillac Square

    95 m · 15 sec · Cadillac Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    75 m · 7 sec · Bates Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    649 ft · 38 sec · East Congress Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Griswold Street

    635 ft · 26 sec · Griswold Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue

    1638 ft · 31 sec · West Jefferson Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on John C Lodge Freeway

    17.8 mi · 23 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing

    2310 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    36.9 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Muskegon, Ludington

    2543 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR B23

    1872 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Russell Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Russell Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Lakewood Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Lakewood Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Clover Road

    730 ft · 37 sec · Clover Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    122 m · 18 sec · Maple Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Lakewood Club.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
90.6 mi · 44%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
81 mi · 39%
John C Lodge Freeway
17.8 mi · 9%
US 31 North
10.9 mi · 5%
Russell Road
3.06 mi · 1%
East Lakewood Road
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
178 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacousta
01h 54m from Detroit
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Detroit and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood Club.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Lakewood Club?

The road trip is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Wacousta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.9 miles from Detroit and 103.2 miles from Lakewood Club.

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

The direct path is about 178 miles (286.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.42 one way or $54.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Detroit and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood Club.

Stop Ideas Near Wacousta

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wacousta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wacousta.

RAIL

East Lansing station

21 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

59 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

65 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Lakewood Club. Straight-line distance: 177.95 mi (286.39 km).

Detroit

#1 Detroit

The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.

Population665,369
Coordinates42.3314300, -83.0457500
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Lakewood Club

#2 Lakewood Club

City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,292
Coordinates43.3711200, -86.2603400
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Detroit (-83.04575, 42.33143)
End: Lakewood Club (-86.26034, 43.37112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.53 L · about $27.42
Round trip
$54.83
14.54 gal · 55.06 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.42 $54.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.92 $61.84
Premium $4.65 $33.83 $67.67
Diesel $5.30 $38.56 $77.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Detroit and Lakewood Club. The current time is 02:36:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.