Origin
Highland, MI
Afternoon in Highland on Friday
Local time
12:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland, MI to Macomb, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
41 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland, MI
Francesco Ungaro
Trip Overview
The drive from Highland, MI to Macomb, MI covers 41 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Huron Street, Highland Road, 23 Mile Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.2 miles on West Huron Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 41 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 41 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Huron Street is the longest continuous segment at about 18.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Milford Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Milford Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (M 59 / Highland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Milford Road
Turn right onto North Milford Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
M 59 / Highland Road
Turn right onto M 59 / Highland Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
33.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward M 53 North: Imlay City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward M 53 North: Imlay City
7
35.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward 23 Mile Road East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20A
Toward 23 Mile Road East
6
39 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Garfield Road
Turn left onto Garfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Highland, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward M 53 North: Imlay City and 23 Mile Road East.
M 53 North: Imlay City
33.1 mi in
|
~48m
23 Mile Road East
35.8 mi in
|
~51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Huron Street | 18.2 mi | 25m |
| Highland Road | 14.6 mi | 22m |
| 23 Mile Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Christopher Columbus Freeway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Garfield Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| North Milford Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Huron Street
— 18.2 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on this road
173 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Milford Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Milford Road
3
Turn right onto M 59
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Highland Road
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on M 59
18 mi
·
25 min
·
West Huron Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward M 53 North: Imlay City
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto M 53
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Christopher Columbus Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 20A
Toward 23 Mile Road East
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
23 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto Garfield Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Garfield Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Enter roundabout
181 ft
·
4 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Highland, MI · 30m 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Highland, 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
$6.41 one way
$12.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Friday
Local time
12:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 7 to 12 mph
90% chance
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
31 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
59m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Highland, MI to Macomb, MI covers 41 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Huron Street, Highland Road, 23 Mile Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.5 miles from Highland, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.41 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Milford Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (M 59 / Highland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Highland, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward M 53 North: Imlay City and 23 Mile Road East.
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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