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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
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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.
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Start on Laketon Road
2082 ft · 2 min · Laketon Road
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Turn left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
14.5 mi · 22 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Michigan Scenic Highway
44.4 mi · 52 min · Lake Michigan Scenic Highway
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
32.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
3091 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1159 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac
2951 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left
27 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
47 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road
2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road
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Turn right onto Tienken Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road
39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road
49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road
46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road
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Continue on 25 Mile Road
6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road
46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
82 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laketon and Macomb.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roscommon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laketon and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 286.66 mi (461.33 km).
#1 Laketon
Township in Muskegon County, Michigan
| Population | 7,656 |
| Coordinates | 46.3427700, -85.7484600 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Macomb
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 92,131 |
| Coordinates | 42.7008700, -82.9590900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 583 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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