Origin
Chesterfield, MI
Late night in Chesterfield on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterfield, MI to Lakeside, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesterfield, MI
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Trip Overview
Chesterfield, MI to Lakeside, MI is 8.8 miles and takes about 12m via Ford Freeway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, making it a simple hop between Michigan locations. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger journey. You'll primarily navigate on well-trafficked freeways, so expect a straightforward driving experience. It's a practical choice if you're looking for minimal travel time between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Freeway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Crocker Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 21 Mile Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Metropolitan Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Kuchenmeister Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ford Freeway
— 5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, MI and Lakeside, MI.
1
Start on Kuchenmeister Street
77 ft
·
8 sec
·
Kuchenmeister Street
2
Turn left onto M 3
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gratiot Avenue
3
Turn left onto 21 Mile Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
21 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 94
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Ford Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 236
Toward Metropolitan Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Metropolitan Parkway
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Metropolitan Parkway
8
Turn right onto Crocker Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Crocker Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right
152 ft
·
11 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 8.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
21 Mile Road
Turn left onto 21 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 94 West: Detroit
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
7
7.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Metropolitan Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 236
Toward Metropolitan Parkway
5
8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Crocker Boulevard
Turn right onto Crocker Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lakeside, MI
Late night in Lakeside on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
12m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 62% of the route utilizing higher-speed roads like Ford Freeway. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the 8.8 miles, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 5 miles on Ford Freeway. The profile suggests a highway-focused experience, meaning you'll likely encounter limited-access roads and efficient traffic flow for the duration. Expect a direct and functional drive without significant deviations into slower local roads.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Ford Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ford Freeway and Gratiot Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near 21 Mile Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (21 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Ford Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (21 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lakeside, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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