Origin
Atlas, MI
Afternoon in Atlas on Thursday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlas, MI to Macomb, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
42.2 mi
68 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlas, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Atlas, MI to Macomb, MI covers 42.2 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Ortonville Road, I-75 South, 25 Mile Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on North Ortonville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 42.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 42.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Ortonville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near M 15 / South State Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.2 miles you will encounter 18 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 1.6 miles (M 15 / South State Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
M 15 / South State Road
At end of road, turn right onto M 15 / South State Road
Navigation decision point
5
16.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Detroit
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 75 South: Detroit
8
26 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
26.8 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
28.7 mi into trip
|
~43m 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 Atlas, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward M 24: Pontiac and Lapeer.
M 24: Pontiac
26 mi in
|
~36m
Lapeer
26 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Ortonville Road | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| I-75 South | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| 25 Mile Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| South State Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Tienken Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| West Tienken Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Perry Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Shimmons Road | 1.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
North Ortonville Road
— 9.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlas, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on Gale Road
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
Gale Road
2
Turn right onto Perry Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Perry Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto M 15
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South State Road
4
Continue on M 15
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
North Ortonville Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 75 South: Detroit
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 75
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I-75 South
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 81
Toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 75 BL
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 75 BL
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 75 BL
Toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
10
Turn left
88 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left
154 ft
·
7 sec
12
Continue on Shimmons Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Squirrel Road
15
Turn right onto Tienken Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Tienken Road
Use the right lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Tienken Road
17
Continue on West Tienken Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Tienken Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Tienken Road
19
Continue on East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
20
Enter roundabout onto Runyon Road
150 ft
·
3 sec
·
Runyon Road
21
Continue on Runyon Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Runyon Road
22
Continue on 25 Mile Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
25 Mile Road
23
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
150 ft
·
4 sec
·
25 Mile Road
24
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
25 Mile Road
25
Enter roundabout
270 ft
·
7 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.1 mi from Atlas, MI · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Atlas, 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
$6.60 one way
$13.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.24 | $14.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
12 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
1h 6m 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 Atlas, MI to Macomb, MI covers 42.2 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Ortonville Road, I-75 South, 25 Mile Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.1 miles from Atlas, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.60 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 42.2 miles you will encounter 18 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 1.6 miles (M 15 / South State Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Atlas, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward M 24: Pontiac and Lapeer.
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