Origin
Lakeside, MI
Late night in Lakeside on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeside, 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
22m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
Lakeside, MI to Macomb, MI is 12.8 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Romeo Plank Road and Cass Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Michigan, making it a simple, straightforward connection. Expect a local road experience throughout, with plenty of turns rather than long stretches of highway. With its minimal distance and quick transit time, this route is ideal for a day trip or as a segment of a larger Midwestern adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Romeo Plank Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Cass Avenue | 3 mi | 5m |
| Crocker Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| 25 Mile Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Romeo Plank Road
— 6.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on this road
152 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Crocker Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Crocker Boulevard
3
Continue on Cass Avenue
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Cass Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
82 ft
·
1 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
5
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
6
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
90 ft
·
1 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
7
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Romeo Plank Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
155 ft
·
3 sec
·
25 Mile Road
9
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
25 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
10
Enter roundabout
81 ft
·
2 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.8 — 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
|
Crocker Boulevard
Turn left onto Crocker Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Romeo Plank Road
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Romeo Plank Road
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
12.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
25 Mile Road
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.00 one way
$4.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
1 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
22m 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 trip is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.4 miles along Romeo Plank Road. As you navigate through local streets like Cass Avenue and Crocker Boulevard, be prepared for frequent intersections and changes in direction. This isn't a route for settling into a high-speed cruise; instead, it demands your attention to local traffic patterns and navigation.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on Romeo Plank Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Crocker Boulevard.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lakeside, MI to Macomb, MI is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Crocker Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (Romeo Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.2 miles (Romeo Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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 6.4 miles on Romeo Plank 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 (Crocker Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (Romeo Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.2 miles (Romeo Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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