How far is Lakeside, MI from Chesterfield, MI?
The driving distance from Lakeside, MI to Chesterfield, MI is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeside and Chesterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside and Chesterfield.
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Start on the route
46 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Crocker Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Crocker Boulevard
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Turn left onto Metropolitan Parkway
144 m · 12 sec · Metropolitan Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Port Huron
1807 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 21 Mile Road
2260 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto 21 Mile Road
1.2 km · 1 min · 21 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Turn right onto Kuchenmeister Street
23 m · 3 sec · Kuchenmeister Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kuchenmeister Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeside and Chesterfield.
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.
Ford Freeway
Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
4.66 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain Likely leaving Lakeside and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesterfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeside to Chesterfield?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Clemens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Lakeside and 4.2 miles from Chesterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Lakeside and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesterfield.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Clemens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Clemens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeside and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 6.76 mi (10.88 km).
#1 Lakeside
Lakeside is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.5650300, -82.8390800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesterfield
Township in Macomb County, Michigan
| Population | 46,659 |
| Coordinates | 42.6628100, -82.8424200 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kuchenmeister Street (-82.842405, 42.662829)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.13 | $2.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.28 | $2.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
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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