Origin
Croton, MI
Afternoon in Croton on Saturday
Local time
1:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Croton, MI to Macomb, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 16m
Distance
210.1 mi
338 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 4m
★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 25m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Croton, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Croton, MI to Macomb, MI covers 210.1 miles and takes about 3h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 72nd Street, South Cypress Avenue, 22 Mile Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.85 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
105 miles from Croton, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 72nd Street | — | — |
| South Cypress Avenue | — | — |
| 22 Mile Road | — | — |
| US 131 South | — | — |
| I 96 East | — | — |
| I 69 East | — | — |
| I 75 | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East 72nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croton, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on Croton Hardy Drive
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Croton Hardy Drive
2
Turn left
1.3 mi
·
1 min
3
Continue straight
420 ft
·
7 sec
4
Keep slight left to continue on East 72nd Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 72nd Street
5
Turn right onto South Cypress Avenue
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
South Cypress Avenue
6
Continue on 22 Mile Road
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
22 Mile Road
7
Take the ramp right toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 131 South: Grand Rapids
8
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
21 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, M 37 South: Lansing
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 96 East, M 37 South: Lansing
10
Merge slight left
57 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69 East: Flint
12
Merge slight left
52 mi
·
52 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
15
Merge slight left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
16
Keep slight left
33 mi
·
35 min
17
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
18
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 75 Business South: Pontiac
20
Turn left
89 ft
·
4 sec
21
Turn left
154 ft
·
7 sec
22
Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Squirrel Road
25
Turn right onto Tienken Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Tienken Road
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Tienken Road
27
Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Tienken Road
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road
161 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Tienken Road
29
Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
Runyon Road
31
Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Runyon Road
32
Continue on 25 Mile Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
25 Mile Road
33
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
25 Mile Road
34
Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
25 Mile Road
35
Enter the roundabout toward the route
269 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 105 miles from Croton, MI, or about 1h 38m 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 46 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105 miles or 1h 38m 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 41m
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 Croton, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Croton, MI
This is one driving day of about 210.1 miles and 3h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Croton, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105 miles from Croton, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.85 one way
$65.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $36.06 | $72.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $40.43 | $80.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.39 | $92.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63 | 0 | $22.06 | $10.08 |
| Efficient EV | 52.5 | 0 | $18.38 | $8.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84 | 1 | $29.41 | $13.45 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Afternoon in Macomb on Saturday
Local time
1:30 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
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
3h 16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
210.1 mi in 3h 16m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East 72nd Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Croton, MI to Macomb, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 16m. Total distance: 210.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Croton, MI to Macomb, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Macomb, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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