How far is Laketon, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Laketon, MI to Macomb, MI is about 362.1 miles (582.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.6 miles (461.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m 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
362.16 mi
05h 18m
Flight
286.66 mi
461.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.66 mi
Kilometers
461.33 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
362.16 mi
Kilometers
582.84 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Thu, Apr 16, 7:22 AM EDT
Return by in Laketon
Thu, Apr 16, 12:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laketon
2026-04-16T02:03
Arrive Macomb
Thu, Apr 16, 7:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laketon
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
Roscommon
MI

Village in the United States

From Laketon
175.5 mi
02h 39m
To Macomb
186.7 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laketon and Macomb.

  1. 1

    Start on Laketon Road

    2082 ft · 2 min · Laketon Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    14.5 mi · 22 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Michigan Scenic Highway

    44.4 mi · 52 min · Lake Michigan Scenic Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  6. 6

    Continue on US-2 West

    2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

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

    3091 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

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

    2951 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

    2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  18. 18

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

    2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  19. 19

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

    1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Tienken Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road

    49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  27. 27

    Continue on 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    82 m · 7 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
168 mi · 46%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 26%
Lake Michigan Scenic Highway
44.4 mi · 12%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 2%
Tienken Road
3.47 mi · 1%
US 2
3.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

124 mi · 02h 07m

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
05h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.5 mi
286.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roscommon
02h 39m from Laketon
Leave By
6:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Laketon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laketon to Macomb?

The road trip is about 362.1 miles (582.8 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?

Roscommon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.5 miles from Laketon and 186.7 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 286.6 miles (461.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.5 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 6:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.19 one way or $96.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Laketon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Roscommon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Roscommon, 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 Roscommon.

BUS

Manton, Michigan

63 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

70 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

75 mi away
119 E. Main St.
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

86 mi away
1000 East Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laketon and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 286.66 mi (461.33 km).

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#1 Laketon

Township in Muskegon County, Michigan

Population7,656
Coordinates46.3427700, -85.7484600
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Laketon Road (-85.748431, 46.343014)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 583 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.78 gal
48.38 L · about $48.19
Round trip
$96.39
25.56 gal · 96.76 L
Estimated CO2
113.6 kg one way
Round trip: 227.2 kg / 501 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.19 $96.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.35 $108.71
Premium $4.65 $59.48 $118.96
Diesel $5.30 $67.79 $135.57

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Laketon and Macomb. The current time is 02:03:56.

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.