How far is Macomb County, MI from Lake Orion, MI?
The driving distance from Macomb County, MI to Lake Orion, MI is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Charter township and census-designated place in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Smoke
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macomb County and Lake Orion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb County and Lake Orion.
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Start on 23 Mile Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · 23 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Romeo Plank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road
47 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
1459 ft · 26 sec · 25 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road
34 m · 3 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 and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road
44 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road
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Continue on Runyon Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Tienken Road
57 m · 4 sec · East Tienken Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
3156 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Tienken Road
41 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
2988 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road
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Turn right onto North Rochester Road
1936 ft · 40 sec · North Rochester Road
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Turn left onto Orion Road
3 mi · 5 min · Orion Road
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Continue on Territorial Road
656 ft · 16 sec · Territorial Road
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Continue on Orion Road
4 mi · 7 min · Orion Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout
114 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Orion Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Orion Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Flint Street
27 m · 2 sec · East Flint Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Flint Street
1140 ft · 33 sec · East Flint Street
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Continue on East Flint Street
1016 ft · 42 sec · East Flint Street
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Turn left onto South Broadway Street
21 m · 2 sec · South Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macomb County and Lake Orion.
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.
25 Mile Road
Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
6.04 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Macomb County and Mostly Sunny then Smoke near Lake Orion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macomb County to Lake Orion?
The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Yates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Macomb County and 10.9 miles from Lake Orion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Macomb County and Mostly Sunny then Smoke near Lake Orion.
Stop Ideas Near Yates
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Madison Heights
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yates.
Birmingham, Michigan
Pontiac Transportation Center
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macomb County and Lake Orion. Straight-line distance: 18.42 mi (29.64 km).
#1 Macomb County
County in Michigan, United States
| Population | 870,791 |
| Coordinates | 42.6727900, -82.9101600 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Orion
Village in Michigan, United States
| Population | 3,191 |
| Coordinates | 42.7844800, -83.2396600 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Orion (-83.23966, 42.78448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.90 | $5.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
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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