Origin
Carson City, MI
Night in Carson City on Wednesday
Local time
9:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carson City, MI to Macomb, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
145.3 mi
234 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 9m
★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carson City, MI
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Carson City, MI to Macomb, MI covers 145.3 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cleveland Road, Brady Road, Brady Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.72 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.7 miles from Carson City, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 18m drive with frequent turns across 145.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cleveland Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Carson City, MI to Macomb, MI is easy. At 2h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carson City, MI to Macomb, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Road | — | — |
| Brady Road | — | — |
| Brady Street | — | — |
| West Broad Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Peet Road | — | — |
| Vienna Road | — | — |
| West State Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cleveland Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carson City, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on Cleveland Road
24 mi
·
32 min
·
Cleveland Road
3
Continue on Brady Road
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Brady Road
4
Continue on Brady Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Brady Street
5
Turn straight onto West Broad Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broad Street
6
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
7
Turn straight onto Peet Road
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Peet Road
8
Continue on Vienna Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Vienna Road
9
Continue on West State Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West State Street
10
Continue on West Vienna Road
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
West Vienna Road
11
Take the ramp right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
12
Merge slight left
4.5 mi
·
4 min
13
Keep slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
14
Keep slight left
33 mi
·
35 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
16
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 75 Business South: Pontiac
18
Turn left
89 ft
·
4 sec
19
Turn left
154 ft
·
7 sec
20
Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Squirrel Road
23
Turn right onto Tienken Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Tienken Road
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Tienken Road
25
Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Tienken Road
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road
161 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Tienken Road
27
Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
Runyon Road
29
Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Runyon Road
30
Continue on 25 Mile Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
25 Mile Road
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
25 Mile Road
32
Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
25 Mile Road
33
Enter the roundabout toward the route
269 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 72.7 miles from Carson City, MI, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
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 32 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.7 miles or 1h 9m 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 53m
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 Carson City, 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 Carson City, MI
This is one driving day of about 145.3 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Carson City, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.7 mi from Carson City, MI · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.7 miles from Carson City, 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
$22.72 one way
$45.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.94 | $49.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.96 | $55.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.08 | $64.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.26 | $6.97 |
| Efficient EV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.71 | $5.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.1 | 0 | $20.34 | $9.30 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Night in Macomb on Wednesday
Local time
9:28 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
2 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 18m 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 Carson City, MI to Macomb, MI covers 145.3 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cleveland Road, Brady Road, Brady Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.7 miles from Carson City, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.72 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.
The drive from Carson City, MI to Macomb, MI is easy. At 2h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carson City, MI to Macomb, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Carson City, MI to Macomb, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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