Drive Time
3h 10m
Distance
200.2 mi
322 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Photo: cottonbro studio
The drive from Grant, MI to Macomb, MI covers 200.2 miles and takes about 3h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mason Drive, North Newaygo Road, Apple Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.72 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
100.1 miles from Grant, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 10m drive with frequent turns across 200.2 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 10m 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 Grant, MI to Macomb, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mason Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Newaygo Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Apple Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alpine Avenue Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shimmons Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Grant, MI and Macomb, MI.
Start on South Maple Street
Continue on Mason Drive
Continue on North Newaygo Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Apple Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Apple Avenue
Continue on Alpine Avenue Northwest
Take the exit left
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac
Turn left
Turn left
Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
Turn right onto Tienken Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road
Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road
Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road
Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road
Continue on 25 Mile Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road
Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile 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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.1 miles or 1h 35m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macomb, MI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Grant, 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 Grant, MI
This is one driving day of about 200.2 miles and 3h 10m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.1 mi from Grant, MI · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 100.1 miles from Grant, 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
$29.72 one way
$59.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $33.52 | $67.04 |
| premium | $4.65 | $36.68 | $73.36 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $41.81 | $83.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.1 | 0 | $21.02 | $9.61 |
| Efficient EV | 50.1 | 0 | $17.52 | $8.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.1 | 1 | $28.03 | $12.81 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Grant on Saturday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Macomb on Saturday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
51°F
Michigan Center, MI
100 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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