Drive Time
3h 41m
Distance
218.1 mi
351 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Photo: cottonbro studio
The drive from Edwardsburg, MI to Macomb, MI covers 218.1 miles and takes about 3h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brownsville Road, Walnut Road, Harvey Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.13 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
109 miles from Edwardsburg, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 41m drive with frequent turns across 218.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 41m 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 Edwardsburg, MI to Macomb, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brownsville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Walnut Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harvey Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M-40 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M-60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US-131 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Grand Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Edwardsburg, MI and Macomb, MI.
Start on the route
Turn right
Turn right
Turn right onto Brownsville Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Walnut Road
Turn right onto Harvey Street
Keep slight left to continue on Harvey Street
Turn left onto M-40
Turn right onto M-60
Turn left onto US-131
Continue on South Grand Street
Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit
Merge slight left
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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macomb, MI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Edwardsburg, 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 Edwardsburg, MI
This is one driving day of about 218.1 miles and 3h 41m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109 mi from Edwardsburg, MI · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 109 miles from Edwardsburg, 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
$33.13 one way
$66.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $36.52 | $73.04 |
| premium | $4.80 | $41.17 | $82.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $48.45 | $96.91 |
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: 76.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.4 | 0 | $22.90 | $10.47 |
| Efficient EV | 54.5 | 0 | $19.08 | $8.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.2 | 1 | $30.53 | $13.96 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Edwardsburg on Sunday
Local time
8:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Macomb on Sunday
Local time
8:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
51°F
Michigan Center, MI
109 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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