This 155.2-mile drive from Lakeview, MI to Macomb, MI will take approximately 3 hours and 23 minutes. It's a manageable distance, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day road trip. You can expect to spend around $24 on fuel for this journey. The route balances highway cruising with more involved local roads, offering a varied driving experience. Given its length and duration, this trip is best suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.6 miles from Lakeview, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
66.9 mi
1h 11m
Gratiot Road
16.7 mi
19m
Howard City Edmore Road
11 mi
15m
West Monroe Road
11 mi
15m
East Monroe Road
10.4 mi
14m
Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
9.1 mi
12m
25 Mile Road
6.9 mi
10m
Tienken Road
3.5 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 66.9 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeview, MI and Macomb, MI.
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Start on Faith Drive
100 ft·9 sec·Faith Drive
2
Turn right onto East North Street
0.4 mi·1 min·East North Street
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Turn left onto North Lincoln Avenue
376 ft·10 sec·North Lincoln Avenue
4
Continue on North Lincoln Street
366 ft·10 sec·North Lincoln Street
5
Continue on South Lincoln Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·South Lincoln Avenue
6
Continue on Greenville Road
0.3 mi·43 sec·Greenville Road
7
Turn left onto M 46
11 mi·15 min·Howard City Edmore Road
8
Continue on M 46
0.2 mi·20 sec·Howard City-Edmore Road
9
Continue on M 46
1.3 mi·2 min·West Main Street
10
Continue on M 46
9.1 mi·12 min·Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
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Continue on M 46
0.5 mi·37 sec·Northwest Monroe Road
12
Continue on M 46
11 mi·15 min·West Monroe Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 127 BUS; M 46
0.6 mi·1 min·West Washington Avenue
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Continue on M 46
0.6 mi·1 min·East Washington Street
15
Continue on M 46
5.4 mi·7 min·East Monroe Road
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Continue on M 46
1.0 mi·2 min·West Saginaw Street
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Continue on M 46
5.0 mi·7 min·East Monroe Road
18
Continue on M 46
1.2 mi·1 min·Gratiot Road
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Continue on M 46
0.8 mi·1 min·West Saginaw Street
20
Continue on M 46
0.4 mi·48 sec·East Saginaw Street
21
Continue on M 46
4.1 mi·4 min·Gratiot Road
22
Continue on M 46
0.2 mi·11 sec·North Saginaw Street
23
Continue on M 46
0.6 mi·38 sec·West Saginaw Street
24
Continue on M 46
11 mi·13 min·Gratiot Road
25
Continue on M 46
1.2 mi·1 min·Gratiot Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn right onto M 46
0.4 mi·31 sec·Stephens Street
27
Continue on M 46
464 ft·6 sec·Rust Street
28
Continue on M 46
1.6 mi·2 min·Rust Avenue Bridge
29
Continue on M 46
0.3 mi·23 sec·South Warren Avenue
30
Turn right onto M 46
2.0 mi·2 min·East Holland Avenue
Use the right lane.
31
Enter roundabout
238 ft·13 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
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Continue
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
33
Merge onto I 75; US 23
23 mi·24 min·I 75; US 23
34
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi·11 min·I 75; US 23
35
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
33 mi·35 min·I 75
36
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 81Toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, LapeerUse the slight right lane.
37
Continue on I 75 BL
0.2 mi·27 sec·I 75 BL
38
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL
0.6 mi·57 sec·I 75 BL
Toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
39
Turn left
88 ft·3 sec
Use the left lane.
40
Turn left
154 ft·7 sec
41
Continue on Shimmons Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Shimmons Road
42
At end of road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Shimmons Road
43
At end of road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
0.3 mi·37 sec·North Squirrel Road
44
Turn right onto Tienken Road
3.5 mi·6 min·Tienken Road
Use the right lane.
45
Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road
128 ft·3 sec·West Tienken Road
46
Continue on West Tienken Road
1.6 mi·3 min·West Tienken Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
47
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
159 ft·5 sec·East Tienken Road
48
Continue on East Tienken Road
0.6 mi·1 min·East Tienken Road
49
Enter roundabout onto Runyon Road
150 ft·3 sec·Runyon Road
50
Continue on Runyon Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Runyon Road
51
Continue on 25 Mile Road
6.0 mi·9 min·25 Mile Road
52
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
150 ft·4 sec·25 Mile Road
53
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi·1 min·25 Mile Road
54
Enter roundabout
270 ft·7 sec
55
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 155.2-mile trip, departing early in the morning is recommended to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach Macomb. With a total duration of 3 hours and 23 minutes, you can easily complete this drive in one day, so flexibility with your departure time is key. Factor in one stop for a quick break or to refuel if needed, keeping in mind the estimated $24 fuel cost. Pay attention to the transitions between I-75 and the local roads, as these can be where you encounter more varied traffic conditions.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.6 miles from Lakeview, MI, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 34 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.6 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macomb, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lakeview, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lakeview, MI
This is one driving day of about 155.2 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Lakeview, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 66.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 69.7 and 141.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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69.7 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|M 46 / East Holland Avenue
Turn right onto M 46 / East Holland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
71.7 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Enter roundabout toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
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138.9 mi into trip|~2h 53m in
Take the exit toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 81
Toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
5
139.7 mi into trip|~2h 54m in|I 75 BL
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
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141.6 mi into trip|~3h in|Tienken Road
Turn right onto Tienken Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.26 one way
$48.53 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$26.64
$53.28
premium
$4.89
$29.87
$59.73
diesel
$5.61
$34.27
$68.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.6
0
$16.30
$7.45
Efficient EV
38.8
0
$13.58
$6.21
EV Truck/SUV
62.1
0
$21.73
$9.93
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Lakeview, MI
Morning
in Lakeview on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Macomb, MI
Morning
in Macomb on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Millington, MI
78 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
3h 23m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with a highway share of 44%. While a significant portion of your journey, 66.9 miles, will be on I-75, you'll also navigate local roads like Gratiot Road and Howard City Edmore Road. Expect a mix of faster-paced highway sections and more winding, potentially stop-and-go, local road segments. The character of the drive shifts as you transition between these different road types.
Only 44% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
55 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.9 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 69.7 miles in near M 46 / East Holland Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 155.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 69.7 miles (M 46 / East Holland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 71.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lakeview, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward M 24: Pontiac and Lapeer.
M 24: Pontiac
138.9 mi in|~2h 53m
Lapeer
138.9 mi in|~2h 53m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 155.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 66.9 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Macomb, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 69.7 miles (M 46 / East Holland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 71.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Macomb, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
