Origin
Farmington, MI
Late night in Farmington on Saturday
Local time
5:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington, 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
55m
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmington, MI
Sarah-Claude Lévesque St-Louis
Trip Overview
The drive from Farmington, MI to Macomb, MI covers 41.7 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Shiawassee Road, Randall Street, West 10 Mile Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 41.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Shiawassee 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Farmington, MI to Macomb, MI is easy. At 55m 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 Farmington, MI to Macomb, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shiawassee Road | — | — |
| Randall Street | — | — |
| West 10 Mile Road | — | — |
| Telegraph Road | — | — |
| Franklin Road | — | — |
| West Square Lake Road | — | — |
| East Square Lake Road | — | — |
| I 75 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Shiawassee Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on Farmington Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Farmington Road
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Shiawassee Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Shiawassee Road
3
Continue on Shiawassee Road
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Shiawassee Road
4
Turn left onto Randall Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Randall Street
5
Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
West 10 Mile Road
6
Turn right
82 ft
·
6 sec
7
Turn right
125 ft
·
10 sec
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Telegraph Road
9.2 mi
·
14 min
·
Telegraph Road
9
Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road
449 ft
·
12 sec
·
Franklin Road
10
Turn right onto West Square Lake Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Square Lake Road
11
Continue on East Square Lake Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Square Lake Road
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 North: Flint
13
Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
M 59 East: Utica
15
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
13 min
16
Take the exit left toward M 53 North: Imlay City
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
M 53 North: Imlay City
17
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Freeway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Christopher Columbus Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward 23 Mile Road East
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
23 Mile Road East
19
Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
23 Mile Road
20
Turn left onto Garfield Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Garfield Road
21
Enter the roundabout toward the route
180 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.9 mi from Farmington, MI · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Farmington, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Macomb, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Macomb, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.52 one way
$13.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Macomb on Saturday
Local time
5:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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
55m 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 Farmington, MI to Macomb, MI covers 41.7 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Shiawassee Road, Randall Street, West 10 Mile Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.9 miles from Farmington, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.52 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 Farmington, MI to Macomb, MI is easy. At 55m 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 Farmington, MI to Macomb, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Farmington, MI to Macomb, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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