How far is Macomb, MI from Lake Orion, MI?
The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Lake Orion, MI is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macomb and Lake Orion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb and Lake Orion.
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Start on the route
9 m · 1 sec
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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 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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Macomb and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Lake Orion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macomb to Lake Orion?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Macomb and 8.9 miles from Lake Orion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Macomb and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Lake Orion.
Stop Ideas Near Rochester
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 Rochester.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Lake Orion. Straight-line distance: 15.37 mi (24.73 km).
#1 Macomb
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 92,131 |
| Coordinates | 42.7008700, -82.9590900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
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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