How far is Northville, MI from Higgins Lake, MI?
The driving distance from Northville, MI to Higgins Lake, MI is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156 miles (251.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Saginaw County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northville and Higgins Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northville and Higgins Lake.
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Start on North Center Street
8 m · 5 sec · North Center Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
121 m · 20 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Wing Street
734 ft · 35 sec · North Wing Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Randolph Street
2580 ft · 2 min · Randolph Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 8 Mile Road
1 mi · 2 min · West 8 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Beck Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Beck Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 96 West
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
960 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
17.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North Higgins Lake State Park
1702 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto West Federal Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Federal Highway
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Continue on North Higgins Lake Drive
3.9 mi · 5 min · North Higgins Lake Drive
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Turn left onto South Old US-27
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Old US-27
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old US-27
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Northville and Higgins Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 23 North
Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Smoke leaving Northville and Smoke near Higgins Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northville to Higgins Lake?
The road trip is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Kochville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Northville and 93.1 miles from Higgins Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156 miles (251.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.78 one way or $49.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Smoke around Northville and Smoke near Higgins Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Kochville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Bay City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kochville.
Saginaw, MI
Bay City, MI
Flint station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northville and Higgins Lake. Straight-line distance: 156 mi (251.06 km).
#1 Northville
City in Michigan
| Population | 29,359 |
| Coordinates | 42.4311500, -83.4832700 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Higgins Lake
Higgins Lake is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.4836300, -84.7797500 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: Higgins Lake (-84.77975, 44.48363)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.78 | $49.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.94 | $55.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.58 | $61.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.85 | $69.69 |
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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