How far is Macomb, MI from Canadian Lakes, MI?

The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Canadian Lakes, MI is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
167.84 mi
03h 34m
Flight
132.77 mi
213.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.77 mi
Kilometers
213.68 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.84 mi
Kilometers
270.11 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canadian Lakes
Sat, Apr 11, 4:25 AM EDT
Return by in Macomb
Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macomb
2026-04-11T00:50
Arrive Canadian Lakes
Sat, Apr 11, 4:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macomb
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
Buena Vista
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States

From Macomb
83.8 mi
01h 47m
To Canadian Lakes
84 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macomb and Canadian Lakes.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    44 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Tienken Road

    57 m · 4 sec · East Tienken Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3156 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Tienken Road

    41 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Tienken Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    44 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Tienken Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Adams Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Adams Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dutton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Dutton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Brown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Brown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Brown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brown Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    628 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Joslyn Road

    1125 ft · 28 sec · Joslyn Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

    37.8 mi · 40 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky

    1287 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Holland Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · East Holland Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue

    1099 ft · 16 sec · East Holland Avenue

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Holland Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · East Holland Avenue

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Holland Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto East Remington Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Remington Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Williams Street

    2311 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road

  31. 31

    Continue on East Saginaw Street

    3158 ft · 41 sec · East Saginaw Street

  32. 32

    Continue on North Saginaw Street

    715 ft · 9 sec · North Saginaw Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Saginaw Street

    2661 ft · 1 min · Saginaw Street

  35. 35

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road

  37. 37

    Continue on East Monroe Road

    5 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road

  38. 38

    Continue on East Saginaw Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Saginaw Street

  39. 39

    Continue on East Monroe Road

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road

  40. 40

    Continue on East Washington Street

    3137 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street

  41. 41

    Continue on West Washington Avenue

    3042 ft · 1 min · West Washington Avenue

  42. 42

    Continue on West Monroe Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West Monroe Road

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 NORTH: Clare

    12.8 mi · 13 min

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight left toward US 127 Business: Mount Pleasant

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Business US-127

  45. 45

    Continue on South Mission Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mission Street

  46. 46

    Turn left onto East Broomfield Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Broomfield Street

  47. 47

    Continue on East Broomfield Road

    2670 ft · 45 sec · East Broomfield Road

  48. 48

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Road

  49. 49

    Turn left onto East Remus Road

    14 mi · 19 min · East Remus Road

  50. 50

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road

  51. 51

    Continue on East Wheatland Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Wheatland Avenue

  52. 52

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 9 Mile Road

  53. 53

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    2 mi · 3 min · 9 Mile Road

  54. 54

    Turn left onto 90th Avenue

    2696 ft · 46 sec · 90th Avenue

  55. 55

    Turn right onto Buchanan Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Buchanan Road

  56. 56

    Turn left onto 100th Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · 100th Avenue

  57. 57

    Turn straight onto Pierce Road

    1 km · 54 sec · Pierce Road

  58. 58

    Turn right onto West Royal Road

    2500 ft · 2 min · West Royal Road

  59. 59

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    66 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  60. 60

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
60 steps
29 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
1 merges, 17 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
37.8 mi · 23%
I 75 North
27.6 mi · 16%
Gratiot Road
16.7 mi · 10%
East Remus Road
14 mi · 8%
US 127 NORTH
12.8 mi · 8%
East Monroe Road
10.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

37.8 mi · 00h 40m

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
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
132.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
01h 47m from Macomb
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macomb and Sunny near Canadian Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macomb to Canadian Lakes?

The road trip is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Macomb and 84 miles from Canadian Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.32 one way or $44.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macomb and Sunny near Canadian Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Buena Vista and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 12.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buena Vista.

BUS

Saginaw, MI

3 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

20 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

49 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

52 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Canadian Lakes. Straight-line distance: 132.77 mi (213.68 km).

Macomb

#1 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Canadian Lakes

#2 Canadian Lakes

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population2,756
Coordinates43.5791900, -85.3017000
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Macomb (-82.95909, 42.70087)
End: Canadian Lakes (-85.3017, 43.57919)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.92 gal
22.42 L · about $22.32
Round trip
$44.65
11.84 gal · 44.84 L
Estimated CO2
52.6 kg one way
Round trip: 105.2 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.32 $44.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.18 $50.36
Premium $4.65 $27.55 $55.10
Diesel $5.30 $31.40 $62.80

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Macomb and Canadian Lakes. The current time is 00:50:56.

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