Origin
Lake Orion, MI
Late night in Lake Orion on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Orion, MI to Macomb, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Orion, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Lake Orion and Macomb, you are looking at a brief 17.8-mile journey that typically takes about 31 minutes. This is a straightforward, local-focused trip that fits easily into a single day, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel for the entire drive, making it a highly economical trip through the Michigan Midwest. Because this route avoids highways entirely, it serves as a reliable alternative to major thoroughfares for those staying within the region. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you from point A to point B without any complicated logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Orion Road | 7.8 mi | 13m |
| 25 Mile Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| East Tienken Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Runyon Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Flint Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Rochester Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Territorial Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Orion Road
— 7.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Orion, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on South Broadway Street
69 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Broadway Street
2
Turn right onto East Flint Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Flint Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Orion Road
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
Orion Road
4
Continue on Orion Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Orion Road
5
Enter roundabout onto Orion Road
74 ft
·
6 sec
·
Orion Road
6
Continue on Orion Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Orion Road
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Territorial Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Territorial Road
8
Continue on Orion Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Orion Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto North Rochester Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Rochester Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
Use the left lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Tienken Road
12
Continue on East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
13
Enter roundabout onto Runyon Road
150 ft
·
3 sec
·
Runyon Road
14
Continue on Runyon Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Runyon Road
15
Continue on 25 Mile Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
25 Mile Road
16
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
150 ft
·
4 sec
·
25 Mile Road
17
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
25 Mile Road
18
Enter roundabout
270 ft
·
7 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Flint Street
Turn right onto East Flint Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Orion Road
Enter roundabout onto Orion Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
North Rochester Road
At end of road, turn right onto North Rochester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
East Tienken Road
Turn left onto East Tienken Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Runyon Road
Enter roundabout onto Runyon Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.78 one way
$5.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.06 | $6.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.43 | $6.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Macomb, MI
Late night in Macomb on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 7 to 12 mph
90% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:04PM EDT until April 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:04PM EDT until April 22 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
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
29 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
31m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating a series of local roads, specifically Orion Road, 25 Mile Road, and East Tienken Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 7.8-mile segment on Orion Road, requiring you to stay alert through various turns. Because the entire 17.8-mile path consists of surface streets, the driving experience is constant and requires active attention rather than the monotony of cruise control. The character of the road remains consistent throughout, providing a steady pace as you move through the local landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on Orion Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Flint Street.
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 31m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Flint Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Orion Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.4 miles (North Rochester Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on Orion Road. 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: near the start (East Flint Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Orion Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.4 miles (North Rochester Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Macomb, 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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