How far is Macomb, MI from Lakeside, MI?
The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Lakeside, MI is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macomb and Lakeside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb and Lakeside.
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Start on the route
61 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
1433 ft · 27 sec · 25 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Romeo Plank Road
6 m · 1 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
6.3 mi · 10 min · Romeo Plank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road
34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue
38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue
3 mi · 6 min · Cass Avenue
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Continue on Crocker Boulevard
2.9 mi · 6 min · Crocker Boulevard
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Turn right
46 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macomb and Lakeside.
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.
Romeo Plank Road
Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
6.28 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Macomb and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macomb to Lakeside?
The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Clinton Township is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Macomb and 6.4 miles from Lakeside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Macomb and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeside.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton Township
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ferndale City Hall
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Madison Heights
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clinton Township.
Royal Oak station
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Lakeside. Straight-line distance: 11.19 mi (18.01 km).
#1 Macomb
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 92,131 |
| Coordinates | 42.7008700, -82.9590900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeside
Lakeside is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.5650300, -82.8390800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside (-82.83908, 42.56503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
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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