Origin
Lakeside, MI
Late night in Lakeside on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeside, MI to Roseville, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roseville, MI
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Trip Overview
Lakeside, MI to Roseville, MI is 9.7 miles and takes about 13m via Ford Freeway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Michigan, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on freeways, making it ideal for a quick transfer or if you're looking to cover a short distance with minimal fuss. Given its brevity, this route is best suited for a same-day journey, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Freeway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Crocker Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Metropolitan Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 11 Mile Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ford Freeway
— 4.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside, MI and Roseville, MI.
1
Start on this road
152 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Crocker Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Crocker Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Metropolitan Parkway
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Metropolitan Parkway
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 94
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Ford Freeway
6
Continue on I 94
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 229
Toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 696
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 27
Toward M 3: Gratiot Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road
518 ft
·
18 sec
·
East 11 Mile Road
12
Turn right onto M 3
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Gratiot Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on M 3
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Gratiot Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right
54 ft
·
3 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 9.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 94 West: Detroit
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
8
8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 229
Toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
7
8.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 696 West: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
7
9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward M 3: Gratiot Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27
Toward M 3: Gratiot Avenue
7
9.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
M 3 / Gratiot Avenue
Turn right onto M 3 / Gratiot Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.52 one way
$3.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 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 | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
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
Roseville, MI
Late night in Roseville on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 75% of the journey taking place on major freeways. You'll spend most of your time on the Ford Freeway and Edsel Ford Freeway, experiencing a consistent, fast-paced environment. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.8 miles on the Ford Freeway. While it's a predominantly highway experience, you will briefly transition onto Crocker Boulevard as you near Roseville, offering a slight change in scenery before reaching your destination.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Ford Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ford Freeway and Edsel Ford Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 9.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Roseville, MI
Full guide →Roseville is a suburb of Detroit, located about 5 miles north.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Ford Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Roseville, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Roseville, 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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