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Trip from Argentine, MI to Macomb, MI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

51.9 mi

84 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 13m ★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m

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

Downtown Argentine, MI, MI

Argentine, MI

Gian Tripodoro

Trip Overview

The drive from Argentine, MI to Macomb, MI covers 51.9 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I-75 South, 25 Mile Road, Grange Hall Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.6 miles on I-75 South. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 51.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Argentine, MI to Macomb, MI covers 51.9 miles and takes about 1h 19m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I-75 South is the longest continuous segment at about 19.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.9 miles you will encounter 24 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 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (West Silver Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
7.2 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward Linden

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 79 Toward Linden
5
7.5 mi into trip | ~12m in | West Silver Lake Road

Turn right onto West Silver Lake Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
35.7 mi into trip | ~48m 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
36.5 mi into trip | ~50m 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
6
38.4 mi into trip | ~55m in | Tienken Road

Turn right onto Tienken Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Argentine, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward Linden, M 24: Pontiac and Lapeer.

Linden

7.2 mi in | ~12m

M 24: Pontiac

35.7 mi in | ~48m

Lapeer

35.7 mi in | ~48m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I-75 South 19.6 mi 21m
25 Mile Road 6.9 mi 10m
Grange Hall Road 6.2 mi 10m
Tienken Road 3.5 mi 6m
Owen Road 2.5 mi 4m
Lobdell Road 2.1 mi 2m
West Tienken Road 1.6 mi 3m
West Silver Lake Road 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I-75 South — 19.6 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Silver Lake Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Silver Lake Road
2

Turn right onto Glen Hatt Road

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Glen Hatt Road
3

Turn right onto Lobdell Road

2.1 mi · 2 min · Lobdell Road
4

Turn left onto Linden Road

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Linden Road
5

Turn right onto Owen Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · Owen Road
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward US 23 North: Flint
7

Merge onto US 23

0.6 mi · 39 sec · US 23
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 79 Toward Linden Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn right onto West Silver Lake Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Silver Lake Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
11

Continue on Grange Hall Road

6.2 mi · 10 min · Grange Hall Road
12

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 75 South
13

Merge onto I 75

20 mi · 21 min · I-75 South
14

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 81 Toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer Use the slight right lane.
15

Continue on I 75 BL

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 75 BL
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL

0.6 mi · 57 sec · I 75 BL
Toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
17

Turn left

88 ft · 3 sec
Use the left lane.
18

Turn left

154 ft · 7 sec
19

Continue on Shimmons Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Shimmons Road
20

At end of road, turn left onto Shimmons Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Shimmons Road
21

At end of road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road

0.3 mi · 37 sec · North Squirrel Road
22

Turn right onto Tienken Road

3.5 mi · 6 min · Tienken Road
Use the right lane.
23

Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road

128 ft · 3 sec · West Tienken Road
24

Continue on West Tienken Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
25

Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road

159 ft · 5 sec · East Tienken Road
26

Continue on East Tienken Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Tienken Road
27

Enter roundabout onto Runyon Road

150 ft · 3 sec · Runyon Road
28

Continue on Runyon Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Runyon Road
29

Continue on 25 Mile Road

6.0 mi · 9 min · 25 Mile Road
30

Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

150 ft · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road
31

Continue on 25 Mile Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · 25 Mile Road
32

Enter roundabout

270 ft · 7 sec
33

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26 mi from Argentine, MI · 38m into the drive

Downtown Springfield, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Springfield, MI

26 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.

Popular next leg

Springfield, MI to Macomb, MI

28.8 mi · 44m

Pacing Suggestions

Holly, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waterford, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26 miles from Argentine, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Macomb, MI

The final approach into Macomb, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.11 one way

$16.23 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $8.91 $17.82
premium $4.89 $9.99 $19.98
diesel $5.61 $11.46 $22.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.6 0 $5.45 $2.49
Efficient EV 13 0 $4.54 $2.08
EV Truck/SUV 20.8 0 $7.27 $3.32

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 14, 2026

Origin

Argentine, MI

Afternoon in Argentine on Thursday

Local time

4:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Macomb, MI

Afternoon in Macomb on Thursday

Local time

4:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 3 to 8 mph 62% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 9:26PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 9:11PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

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

15 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

1h 19m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Argentine, MI to Macomb, MI covers 51.9 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I-75 South, 25 Mile Road, Grange Hall Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 miles from Argentine, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.11 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.9 miles you will encounter 24 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (West Silver Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Argentine, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward Linden, M 24: Pontiac and Lapeer.

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