How far is Higgins Lake, MI from Lake Orion, MI?
The driving distance from Higgins Lake, MI to Lake Orion, MI is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (226 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Bay County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Smoke
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Higgins Lake and Lake Orion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Higgins Lake and Lake Orion.
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Start on Old US-27
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old US-27
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Turn right onto North Higgins Lake Drive
3.9 mi · 5 min · North Higgins Lake Drive
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Continue on West Federal Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Federal Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South
2596 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
25.3 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sashabaw Road
2026 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Sashabaw Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sashabaw Road
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Turn right onto Clarkston Road
4 mi · 7 min · Clarkston Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Clarkston Road
33 m · 2 sec · West Clarkston Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Clarkston Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · West Clarkston Road
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Turn left onto Parkview Boulevard
88 m · 19 sec · Parkview Boulevard
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Turn left
49 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Lapeer Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Lapeer Road
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
941 ft · 26 sec · South Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Higgins Lake and Lake Orion.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
118 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Higgins Lake and Smoke near Lake Orion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Higgins Lake to Lake Orion?
The road trip is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Kawkawlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Higgins Lake and 86.4 miles from Lake Orion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.4 miles (226 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.00 one way or $46.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Higgins Lake and Smoke near Lake Orion.
Stop Ideas Near Kawkawlin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Higgins Lake and Lake Orion. Straight-line distance: 140.4 mi (225.95 km).
#1 Higgins Lake
Higgins Lake is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.4836300, -84.7797500 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Orion
Village in Michigan, United States
| Population | 3,191 |
| Coordinates | 42.7844800, -83.2396600 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Orion (-83.23966, 42.78448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.00 | $46.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.94 | $51.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.39 | $56.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.35 | $64.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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