Origin
Auburn, MI
Morning in Auburn on Friday
Local time
8:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, MI to Macomb, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
103.1 mi
166 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
1h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, MI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 103.1-mile drive from Auburn to Macomb, Michigan, can easily be accomplished in about 2 hours and 4 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 84% of the journey on interstates and major roads like I-75 and US-10. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, this trip is budget-friendly. The drive stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel throughout. You'll spend the longest stretch, 80 miles, on I-75, so expect a steady pace for most of your journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.5 miles from Auburn, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 103.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with an 84% highway share, designed for efficiency. You'll primarily be on I-75 and US-10, with a segment on 25 Mile Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a solid 80 miles on I-75, meaning you'll experience a consistent driving rhythm for a significant portion of the trip. Expect a smooth and direct journey with minimal deviations onto slower local roads, making it ideal for those prioritizing getting to their destination quickly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 80 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and 25 Mile Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 103.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 10 East: Bay City
Navigation decision point
Toward US 10 East: Bay City
6
6.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 140A
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
8
86.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m 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
87.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m 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
89.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m 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 Auburn, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward M 24: Pontiac and Lapeer.
M 24: Pontiac
86.8 mi in
|
~1h 33m
Lapeer
86.8 mi in
|
~1h 33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 80 mi | 1h 25m |
| 25 Mile Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| US 10 | 5.7 mi | 5m |
| Tienken Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| West Tienken Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Shimmons Road | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Runyon Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I 75 BL | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 80 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on West Midland Street
84 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Midland Street
2
Turn right onto South Auburn Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Auburn Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 10 East: Bay City
4
Merge onto US 10
5.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 10
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 140A
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
6
Merge onto I 75; US 23
36 mi
·
38 min
·
I 75; US 23
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 75; US 23
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 75
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 81
Toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 75 BL
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 75 BL
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 75 BL
Toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
12
Turn left
88 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left
154 ft
·
7 sec
14
Continue on Shimmons Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Squirrel Road
17
Turn right onto Tienken Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Tienken Road
Use the right lane.
18
Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Tienken Road
19
Continue on West Tienken Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Tienken Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Tienken Road
21
Continue on East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
22
Enter roundabout onto Runyon Road
150 ft
·
3 sec
·
Runyon Road
23
Continue on Runyon Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Runyon Road
24
Continue on 25 Mile Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
25 Mile Road
25
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
150 ft
·
4 sec
·
25 Mile Road
26
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
25 Mile Road
27
Enter roundabout
270 ft
·
7 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2-hour duration and 103.1-mile distance, this trip offers great flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, but leaving mid-morning might help you avoid peak traffic. Plan for one brief stop for fuel or a stretch break; the longest stretch without a major road change is 80 miles on I-75. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $16. Since it's a single-day drive, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations, allowing you to maximize your time 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.
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 51.5 miles from Auburn, MI, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 miles.
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 23 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.5 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macomb, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Auburn, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Auburn, MI
This is one driving day of about 103.1 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Auburn, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 80 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.5 mi from Auburn, MI · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.5 miles from Auburn, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Macomb, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.12 one way
$32.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.70 | $35.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.84 | $39.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.76 | $45.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.83 | $4.95 |
| Efficient EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.02 | $4.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.43 | $6.60 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Morning in Macomb on Friday
Local time
8:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
2h 4m 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 Auburn, MI to Macomb, MI covers 103.1 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, 25 Mile Road, US 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.5 miles from Auburn, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.12 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 is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 103.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Auburn, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward M 24: Pontiac and Lapeer.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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