Origin
Beechwood, MI
Late night in Beechwood on Wednesday
Local time
5:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beechwood, MI to Macomb, MI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
184.7 mi
297 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
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6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beechwood, MI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 184.7-mile drive from Beechwood to Macomb, Michigan, is designed for efficiency, taking approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 87% of your journey on major interstates. Expect to spend around $29 on fuel for this trip. Given its Midwest to Midwest trajectory within Michigan, the scenery will be typical of the region. One stop is recommended, and the longest uninterrupted stretch is 51.5 miles on I-69, so plan your breaks accordingly.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92.3 miles from Beechwood, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Prepare for a highly efficient, highway-focused drive, with 87% of the 184.7 miles utilizing major interstates like I-69, I-96, and I-75. This means you'll experience relatively consistent speeds and a road profile geared towards covering distance quickly. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 51.5 miles on I-69, offering a solid block of driving time. While not overly varied, this kind of route excels at getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss. The character is that of a practical, modern interstate journey through the heart of Michigan's Midwest landscape.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 51.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 96. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 184.7 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 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
16.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward M 6 East: Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 64
Toward M 6 East: Lansing
7
36 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I-96 East: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I-96 East: Lansing
7
133 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
6
133.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
8
168.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Beechwood, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward M 6 East: Lansing, Detroit, M 24: Pontiac and Lapeer.
M 6 East: Lansing
16.7 mi in
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~22m
Detroit
133 mi in
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~2h 25m
M 24: Pontiac
168.4 mi in
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~3h 4m
Lapeer
168.4 mi in
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~3h 4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 51.5 mi | 52m |
| I 96 | 42.3 mi | 45m |
| I 75 | 34.7 mi | 37m |
| Paul B. Henry Freeway | 18.4 mi | 19m |
| Gerald R Ford Freeway | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| 25 Mile Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| I 196 BL | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Tienken Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 51.5 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beechwood, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on this road
214 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Douglas Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Douglas Avenue
3
Continue on Howard Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Howard Avenue
4
Continue on East Lakewood Boulevard
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Lakewood Boulevard
5
Turn right onto 112th Avenue
505 ft
·
14 sec
·
112th Avenue
6
Turn left onto I 196 BL
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 196 BL
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Take the ramp onto I 196 BL
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 196 BL
Toward I 196 EAST: Grand Rapids
8
Merge onto I 196
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Gerald R Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 64
Toward M 6 East: Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on M 6
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Paul B. Henry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I-96 East: Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 96
42 mi
·
45 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
2.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 89
Toward I 69 East: Flint
14
Merge onto I 69
52 mi
·
52 min
·
I 69
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
17
Merge onto I 75; US 23
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75; US 23
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 75
19
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 81
Toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on I 75 BL
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 75 BL
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 75 BL
Toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
22
Turn left
88 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left
154 ft
·
7 sec
24
Continue on Shimmons Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
25
At end of road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
26
At end of road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Squirrel Road
27
Turn right onto Tienken Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Tienken Road
Use the right lane.
28
Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Tienken Road
29
Continue on West Tienken Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Tienken Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
30
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Tienken Road
31
Continue on East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
32
Enter roundabout onto Runyon Road
150 ft
·
3 sec
·
Runyon Road
33
Continue on Runyon Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Runyon Road
34
Continue on 25 Mile Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
25 Mile Road
35
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
150 ft
·
4 sec
·
25 Mile Road
36
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
25 Mile Road
37
Enter roundabout
270 ft
·
7 sec
38
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a total duration of about 3 hours and 35 minutes, this 184.7-mile trip from Beechwood to Macomb is easily manageable in one day. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour on the interstate sections, especially as you approach more urban areas. The longest stretch without an exit is 51.5 miles on I-69, so ensure you have enough fuel and any snacks you might need before embarking on that segment. The estimated fuel cost is $29, making it an economical option. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in choosing when and where to take your break.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92.3 miles from Beechwood, MI, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.5 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.3 miles or 1h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 46m
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 Beechwood, 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 Beechwood, MI
This is one driving day of about 184.7 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beechwood, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 51.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.3 mi from Beechwood, MI · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.3 miles from Beechwood, 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.
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
$28.88 one way
$57.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.70 | $63.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.54 | $71.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.78 | $81.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.4 | 0 | $19.39 | $8.87 |
| Efficient EV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.16 | $7.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.9 | 0 | $25.86 | $11.82 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Late night in Macomb on Wednesday
Local time
5:39 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
12 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
3h 35m 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 Beechwood, MI to Macomb, MI covers 184.7 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, I 96, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.3 miles from Beechwood, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 184.7 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 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Beechwood, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward M 6 East: Lansing, Detroit, M 24: Pontiac and Lapeer.
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