Drive Time
3h 26m
Distance
212.7 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
The drive from Benton Heights, MI to Macomb, MI covers 212.7 miles and takes about 3h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I-94 EAST, I 94, M 14 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
106.3 miles from Benton Heights, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 26m drive with frequent turns across 212.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-94 EAST | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M 14 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 23 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M 14 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jeffries Freeway (Express) | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Davison Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Davison Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Benton Heights, MI and Macomb, MI.
Start on Red Arrow Highway
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight left toward I-94 EAST: Detroit
Merge slight left onto I 94: Detroit
Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue
Continue straight
Continue on Davison Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road
Turn right onto Rochester Road
Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City
Take the exit slight right toward 23 Mile Road East
Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
Turn left onto Garfield Road
Enter the roundabout toward the route
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.3 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macomb, MI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Benton Heights, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Benton Heights, MI
This is one driving day of about 212.7 miles and 3h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.3 mi from Benton Heights, MI · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 106.3 miles from Benton Heights, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$31.58 one way
$63.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $35.61 | $71.23 |
| premium | $4.65 | $38.97 | $77.95 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $44.42 | $88.83 |
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals (1 day)
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.4 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Benton Heights on Saturday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Macomb on Saturday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
47°F
Ann Arbor, MI
106 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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