Origin
Lakeside, MI
Evening in Lakeside on Wednesday
Local time
7:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
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
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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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 .
Expect a 12m drive with frequent turns across 9.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
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.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside, MI and Roseville, MI.
Start on the route
Turn left onto Crocker Boulevard
Turn left onto Metropolitan Parkway
Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Detroit
Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
Keep slight right to continue on I 696 West: Lansing
Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward M 3: Gratiot Avenue
Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road
Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue
Continue on Gratiot Avenue
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.8 mi from Lakeside, MI · 6m into the drive
A short stop after about 9.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 4.8 miles from Lakeside, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$1.52 one way
$3.03 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Lakeside on Wednesday
Local time
7:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Roseville on Wednesday
Local time
7:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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