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Trip from Lakeside, MI to Roseville, MI

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

12m

Distance

9.7 mi

16 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 11m ★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m

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

city ​​in Macomb County, Michigan, United States

Roseville, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lakeside, MI to Roseville, MI covers 9.7 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Crocker Boulevard, Metropolitan Parkway, I 94 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.52 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

4.8 miles from Lakeside, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 12m drive with frequent turns across 9.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Crocker Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Lakeside, MI to Roseville, MI is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lakeside, MI to Roseville, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Crocker Boulevard
Metropolitan Parkway
I 94 West
Ford Freeway
Edsel Ford Freeway
I 696 West
Walter P Reuther Freeway
M 3

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Crocker Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside, MI and Roseville, MI.

1

Start on the route

151 ft · 17 sec · the route
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 slight right toward I 94 West: Detroit

0.2 mi · 32 sec · I 94 West: Detroit
5

Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway

4.8 mi · 5 min · Ford Freeway
6

Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

1.7 mi · 1 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
8

Keep slight right to continue on I 696 West: Lansing

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 696 West: Lansing
9

Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Walter P Reuther Freeway
10

Take the exit slight right toward M 3: Gratiot Avenue

0.3 mi · 36 sec · M 3: Gratiot Avenue
11

Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

518 ft · 19 sec · East 11 Mile Road
12

Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Gratiot Avenue
13

Continue on Gratiot Avenue

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Gratiot Avenue
14

Turn right

52 ft · 4 sec
15

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 4.8 miles from Lakeside, MI, or about 6m into the drive.

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 9.7 miles or 12m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 4.8 miles or 6m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 10m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Lakeside, MI.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lakeside, MI

This is one driving day of about 9.7 miles and 12m.

At 9.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.8 mi from Lakeside, MI · 6m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Saint Clair Shores, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 9.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Saint Clair Shores, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.8 miles from Lakeside, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Roseville, MI

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Roseville, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

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.

Forecast as of Apr 10, 2026

Origin

Lakeside, MI

Evening in Lakeside on Wednesday

Local time

7:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roseville, MI

Evening in Roseville on Wednesday

Local time

7:16 PM

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

19 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

12m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lakeside, MI to Roseville, MI covers 9.7 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Crocker Boulevard, Metropolitan Parkway, I 94 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.8 miles from Lakeside, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Lakeside, MI to Roseville, MI is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lakeside, MI to Roseville, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lakeside, MI to Roseville, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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