Origin
Argentine, MI
Afternoon in Argentine on Thursday
Local time
2:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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.
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 pointsThese 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
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
Destination
Macomb, MI
Afternoon in Macomb on Thursday
Local time
2:36 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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