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Trip from Macomb, MI to Lakefield, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

110.8 mi

178 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 10m ★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lakefield, MI, MI

Lakefield, MI

Dave DiAngelo

Trip Overview

This 110.8-mile drive from Macomb, Michigan, to Lakefield, Michigan, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. You'll spend a good portion of your time on major highways, with 59% of the route utilizing interstates and primary roads like I-75 and Gratiot Road. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $17, making it an economical option for a quick getaway within the Midwest region. Given its relatively short duration and straightforward path, this route offers a flexible travel experience without the need for an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

55.4 miles from Macomb, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 65 mi 1h 9m
Gratiot Road 15.5 mi 17m
25 Mile Road 6.9 mi 10m
South Merrill Road 4 mi 9m
Dutton Road 2.4 mi 3m
East Tienken Road 2.2 mi 4m
Brown Road 2.1 mi 3m
West Tienken Road 2.1 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 65 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Lakefield, MI.

1

Start on this road

31 ft · 0 sec · this road
2

Continue on 25 Mile Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · 25 Mile Road
3

Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

145 ft · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road
4

Continue on 25 Mile Road

6.0 mi · 9 min · 25 Mile Road
5

Continue on Runyon Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Runyon Road
6

Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road

186 ft · 4 sec · East Tienken Road
7

Continue on East Tienken Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Tienken Road
8

Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road

135 ft · 4 sec · East Tienken Road
9

Continue on East Tienken Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · East Tienken Road
Use the left lane.
10

Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road

143 ft · 3 sec · West Tienken Road
11

Continue on West Tienken Road

2.1 mi · 4 min · West Tienken Road
12

Turn right onto North Adams Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Adams Road
Use the right lane.
13

Turn left onto Dutton Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Dutton Road
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on Brown Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · Brown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on Brown Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Brown Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
16

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 33 sec
Use the left lane.
17

Turn straight onto Joslyn Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Joslyn Road
18

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 75 North Use the right lane.
19

Merge onto I 75

27 mi · 29 min · I 75
20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

38 mi · 40 min · I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 44 sec
Exit 149 Toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky
22

Enter roundabout onto M 46

13 ft · 0 sec · East Holland Avenue
23

Continue on M 46

0.2 mi · 15 sec · East Holland Avenue
24

Enter roundabout onto M 46

106 ft · 5 sec · East Holland Avenue
25

Continue on M 46

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Holland Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
26

Turn slight right onto M 46

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Remington Street
27

Turn left onto M 46

1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Avenue
28

Continue on M 46

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Williams Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29

Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

1.3 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue
Use the left lane.
30

Continue on M 46

11 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road
31

Continue on M 46

0.6 mi · 40 sec · East Saginaw Street
32

Continue on M 46

0.1 mi · 9 sec · North Saginaw Street
33

Continue on M 46

4.1 mi · 4 min · Gratiot Road
34

Continue on M 46

0.5 mi · 1 min · Saginaw Street
35

Turn left onto South Midland Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · South Midland Street
36

Continue on South Merrill Road

4.0 mi · 9 min · South Merrill Road
37

Turn right onto Lakefield Road

60 ft · 2 sec · Lakefield Road
38

Arrive at destination

Lakefield Road

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour and 20-minute drive, consider departing in the morning to maximize your day at Lakefield. With a total distance of 110.8 miles and no designated stops in the data, you have the flexibility to take brief breaks as needed, perhaps for a quick stretch or to refuel if your tank is low, especially before hitting the longest 65-mile stretch on I-75. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the $17 estimate is based on current averages, but it's always wise to have a buffer. Given the short travel time, you can easily adjust your departure based on traffic conditions.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.4 miles from Macomb, MI, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65 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 24 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 55.4 miles or 1h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakefield, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Macomb, 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 Macomb, MI

This is one driving day of about 110.8 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Macomb, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 65 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Lake Fenton, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Fenton, MI

55 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Waterford, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Flint, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.4 miles from Macomb, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Stardust Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19897936300

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18104984909

Visit website

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 5 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18106359196

Visit website

Independence Oaks County Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Village of Clarkston, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm

+12486250877

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18102373450

Visit website

Michigan Heroes Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Frankenmuth, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19896528005

Visit website

Ford Field Central Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Shelby Township, Michigan

+15867310300

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 8.4 and 83.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
8.4 mi into trip | ~13m in | East Tienken Road

Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
10 mi into trip | ~16m in | West Tienken Road

Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
12.1 mi into trip | ~20m in | North Adams Road

Turn right onto North Adams Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
18 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the ramp toward I 75 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 75 North
6
83.4 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Take the exit toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 149 Toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.32 one way

$34.64 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $19.02 $38.04
premium $4.89 $21.32 $42.64
diesel $5.61 $24.46 $48.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.2 0 $11.63 $5.32
Efficient EV 27.7 0 $9.69 $4.43
EV Truck/SUV 44.3 0 $15.51 $7.09

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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 17, 2026

Origin

Macomb, MI

Late night in Macomb on Tuesday

Local time

5:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy

SE 2 to 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:53AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:46AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Lakefield, MI

Late night in Lakefield on Tuesday

Local time

5:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

5 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

2h 20m 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?

This drive offers a mixed driving experience, blending interstate cruising with local road navigation. You'll encounter 65-mile stretches on I-75, providing a chance to maintain steady speeds. The remaining 41% of the journey will involve navigating more local routes like Gratiot Road and 25 Mile Road, which may involve more varied traffic and speed limits. This combination means you’ll experience periods of efficient travel interspersed with moments of more localized driving as you approach your destination.

59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in near East Tienken Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 110.8 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles (East Tienken Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10 miles (West Tienken Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.1 miles (North Adams Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Macomb, MI and Lakefield, MI, road signs point toward M 46: Buena Vista and Sandusky.

M 46: Buena Vista

83.4 mi in | ~1h 41m

Sandusky

83.4 mi in | ~1h 41m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 110.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 65 miles on I 75. 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 Lakefield, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles (East Tienken Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10 miles (West Tienken Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.1 miles (North Adams Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lakefield, 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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