Origin
Canadian Lakes, MI
Night in Canadian Lakes on Wednesday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canadian Lakes, MI to Macomb, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
167.4 mi
269 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
★
6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 45m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 46m
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.
Canadian Lakes, MI
Surja Raj
Trip Overview
This 167.4-mile journey from Canadian Lakes to Macomb, Michigan, is a manageable one-day trip, taking about 3 hours and 35 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via I-75, Gratiot Road, and Business US-127, with about half of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $27. The route generally feels like a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent changes in direction. Since it's a straightforward drive within the Midwest region of Michigan, it's well-suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
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
83.7 miles from Canadian Lakes, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this 167.4-mile route, with highway driving making up 49% of the total distance. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 66.9 miles on I-75, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. However, the profile suggests a significant portion of the drive involves navigating local roads and making turns, so be ready to adjust your speed and attention frequently. This mix means you won't be on a monotonous interstate for the entire trip, providing a varied driving experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 62 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 66.9 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 44.3 miles in near US 127 BUS.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 167.4 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 44.3 miles (US 127 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.6 miles (M 46 / West Monroe Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 84 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 32 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
44.3 mi into trip
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~59m in
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US 127 BUS
Take the exit onto US 127 BUS toward BUS US 127, M 46 WEST: Alma, Edmore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward BUS US 127, M 46 WEST: Alma, Edmore
6
44.6 mi into trip
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~1h in
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M 46 / West Monroe Road
Turn left onto M 46 / West Monroe Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
84 mi into trip
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~1h 52m in
Enter roundabout toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
8
151.2 mi into trip
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~3h 5m 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
6
153.9 mi into trip
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~3h 12m in
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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 Canadian Lakes, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward Bus Us 127, M 46 West: Alma, Edmore, M 24: Pontiac and Lapeer.
Bus Us 127
44.3 mi in
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~59m
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via US 127 BUS
M 46 West: Alma
44.3 mi in
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~59m
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via US 127 BUS
Edmore
44.3 mi in
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~59m
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via US 127 BUS
M 24: Pontiac
151.2 mi in
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~3h 5m
Lapeer
151.2 mi in
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~3h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 66.9 mi | 1h 11m |
| Gratiot Road | 16.7 mi | 19m |
| Business US-127 | 14 mi | 14m |
| West Remus Road | 14 mi | 19m |
| East Monroe Road | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| 9 Mile Road | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| 25 Mile Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Tienken Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 66.9 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canadian Lakes, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on 2nd Street
215 ft
·
16 sec
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2nd Street
2
Turn left onto West Royal Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Royal Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Pierce Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
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Pierce Road
4
Continue on 100th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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100th Avenue
5
Turn right onto Buchanan Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Buchanan Road
6
Turn left onto 90th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
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90th Avenue
7
Turn right onto 9 Mile Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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9 Mile Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto M 20
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
9 Mile Road
9
Continue on M 20
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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West Wheatland Avenue
10
Continue on M 20
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
9 Mile Road
11
Continue on M 20
14 mi
·
19 min
·
West Remus Road
12
Turn right onto South Lincoln Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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South Lincoln Road
13
Turn left onto East Broomfield Road
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
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East Broomfield Road
14
Continue on West Broomfield Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broomfield Street
15
Turn right onto BUS US 127
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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South Mission Street
16
Continue on BUS US 127
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Business US-127
17
Keep slight right at fork onto BUS US 127
13 mi
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12 min
·
Business US-127
18
Take the exit onto US 127 BUS
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
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US 127 BUS
Toward BUS US 127, M 46 WEST: Alma, Edmore
19
Turn left onto M 46
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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West Monroe Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 127 BUS; M 46
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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West Washington Avenue
21
Continue on M 46
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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East Washington Street
22
Continue on M 46
5.4 mi
·
7 min
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East Monroe Road
23
Continue on M 46
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Saginaw Street
24
Continue on M 46
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
East Monroe Road
25
Continue on M 46
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Gratiot Road
26
Continue on M 46
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Saginaw Street
27
Continue on M 46
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Saginaw Street
28
Continue on M 46
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Gratiot Road
29
Continue on M 46
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
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North Saginaw Street
30
Continue on M 46
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Saginaw Street
31
Continue on M 46
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Gratiot Road
32
Continue on M 46
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Gratiot Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Turn right onto M 46
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
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Stephens Street
34
Continue on M 46
464 ft
·
6 sec
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Rust Street
35
Continue on M 46
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Rust Avenue Bridge
36
Continue on M 46
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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South Warren Avenue
37
Turn right onto M 46
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Holland Avenue
Use the right lane.
38
Enter roundabout
238 ft
·
13 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
39
Continue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
40
Merge onto I 75; US 23
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 75; US 23
41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 75; US 23
42
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 75
43
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 81
Toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
Use the slight right lane.
44
Continue on I 75 BL
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 75 BL
45
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 75 BL
Toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
46
Turn left
88 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left lane.
47
Turn left
154 ft
·
7 sec
48
Continue on Shimmons Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
49
At end of road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
50
At end of road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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North Squirrel Road
51
Turn right onto Tienken Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Tienken Road
Use the right lane.
52
Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Tienken Road
53
Continue on West Tienken Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Tienken Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
54
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Tienken Road
55
Continue on East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
56
Enter roundabout onto Runyon Road
150 ft
·
3 sec
·
Runyon Road
57
Continue on Runyon Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Runyon Road
58
Continue on 25 Mile Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
25 Mile Road
59
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
150 ft
·
4 sec
·
25 Mile Road
60
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
25 Mile Road
61
Enter roundabout
270 ft
·
7 sec
62
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour and 35-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your day and avoid potential local traffic, especially as you approach Macomb. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $27, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Keep an eye on your GPS, as the "turn-heavy local drive" profile indicates frequent navigation changes, particularly on Gratiot Road and Business US-127. The longest stretch on I-75 offers a good opportunity for a longer break if needed before tackling the final local segments.
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 83.7 miles from Canadian Lakes, MI, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.9 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 37 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.7 miles or 1h 52m 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 50m
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 Canadian Lakes, 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 Canadian Lakes, MI
This is one driving day of about 167.4 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Canadian Lakes, 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 75 for about 66.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.7 mi from Canadian Lakes, MI · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.7 miles from Canadian Lakes, 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 66.9 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
$26.17 one way
$52.34 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $28.73 | $57.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $32.21 | $64.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.96 | $73.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.58 | $8.04 |
| Efficient EV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.65 | $6.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67 | 0 | $23.44 | $10.71 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Night in Macomb on Wednesday
Local time
10:46 PM
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
17 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
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 Canadian Lakes, MI to Macomb, MI covers 167.4 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 75, Gratiot Road, Business US-127. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.7 miles from Canadian Lakes, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.17 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 32 significant decision points across 167.4 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 44.3 miles (US 127 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.6 miles (M 46 / West Monroe Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 84 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Canadian Lakes, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward Bus Us 127, M 46 West: Alma, Edmore, M 24: Pontiac and Lapeer.
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