How far is Lakeview, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Lakeview, MI to Macomb, MI is about 149.1 miles (240 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.14 mi
02h 29m
Flight
118.04 mi
189.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.04 mi
Kilometers
189.96 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.14 mi
Kilometers
240.01 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Fri, Nov 6, 7:41 PM EST
Return by in Lakeview
Fri, Nov 6, 10:11 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeview
2026-11-06T17:12
Arrive Macomb
Fri, Nov 6, 7:41 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeview
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Scio
MI

Township in Michigan

From Lakeview
72.2 mi
01h 14m
To Macomb
77 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South la Vista Boulevard

    19 m · 7 sec · South la Vista Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Columbia Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Columbia Avenue

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

    2292 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City

    5 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward 23 Mile Road East

    1830 ft · 49 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Garfield Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    55 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 45%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 18%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
10.8 mi · 7%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 4%
M 53 North
5.01 mi · 3%
M 14
4.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scio
01h 14m from Lakeview
Leave By
1:32 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakeview and Light Rain Likely near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.1 miles (240 km) and usually takes 02h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Scio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.2 miles from Lakeview and 77 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.82 one way or $45.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lakeview and Light Rain Likely near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Scio

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

9 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

47 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

49 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

52 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeview and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 118.04 mi (189.96 km).

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#1 Lakeview

Lakeview is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.2983800, -85.2111000
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: South la Vista Boulevard (-85.211254, 42.298379)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.92 L · about $22.82
Round trip
$45.65
10.52 gal · 39.84 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $22.82 $45.65
Mid-grade $5.02 $26.41 $52.82
Premium $5.62 $29.55 $59.10
Diesel $6.61 $34.76 $69.52

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeview and Macomb. The current time is 17:12:48.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.