How far is Lakeview, MI from Detroit, MI?
The driving distance from Lakeview, MI to Detroit, MI is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The capital of Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeview and Detroit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeview and Detroit.
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Start on Faith Drive
30 m · 9 sec · Faith Drive
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Turn right onto East North Street
2098 ft · 2 min · East North Street
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Turn left onto North Lincoln Avenue
115 m · 10 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on North Lincoln Street
112 m · 10 sec · North Lincoln Street
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Continue on South Lincoln Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Greenville Road
1542 ft · 44 sec · Greenville Road
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Turn left onto Howard City Edmore Road
11 mi · 15 min · Howard City Edmore Road
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Continue on Howard City-Edmore Road
960 ft · 20 sec · Howard City-Edmore Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
9.1 mi · 12 min · Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
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Continue on Northwest Monroe Road
2394 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Monroe Road
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Continue on West Monroe Road
8.6 mi · 12 min · West Monroe Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 SOUTH: Lansing
2340 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
54.1 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
56.1 mi · 1 hr
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
17.8 mi · 23 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward Larned Street, Downtown
1773 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on West Larned Street
1024 ft · 34 sec · West Larned Street
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
868 ft · 42 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Turn right onto Cadillac Square
39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeview and Detroit.
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 96 East
Merge slight right
56.1 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lakeview and Light Rain near Detroit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeview to Detroit?
The road trip is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
East Lansing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Lakeview and 85.8 miles from Detroit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 12:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.25 one way or $52.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lakeview and Light Rain near Detroit.
Stop Ideas Near East Lansing
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 East Lansing.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeview and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 136.6 mi (219.83 km).
#1 Lakeview
Lakeview is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.4464200, -85.2742000 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Detroit
The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.
| Population | 665,369 |
| Coordinates | 42.3314300, -83.0457500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.34 | $26.25 | $52.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $30.38 | $60.75 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $33.99 | $67.98 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $39.98 | $79.96 |
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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