Origin
Macomb, MI
Afternoon in Macomb on Friday
Local time
2:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macomb, MI to Auburn Hills, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Macomb, MI to Auburn Hills, MI covers 14.5 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 25 Mile Road, Runyon Road, East Tienken Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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 26m drive with frequent turns across 14.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
25 Mile 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 Macomb, MI to Auburn Hills, MI is easy. At 26m 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 Macomb, MI to Auburn Hills, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Mile Road | — | — |
| Runyon Road | — | — |
| East Tienken Road | — | — |
| West Tienken Road | — | — |
| Tienken Road | — | — |
| North Squirrel Road | — | — |
| Shimmons Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
25 Mile Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Auburn Hills, MI.
1
Start on the route
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
2
Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
25 Mile Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road
144 ft
·
4 sec
·
25 Mile Road
4
Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
25 Mile Road
5
Continue on Runyon Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Runyon Road
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Tienken Road
187 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Tienken Road
7
Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Tienken Road
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Tienken Road
9
Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Tienken Road
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Tienken Road
11
Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
West Tienken Road
12
Continue on Tienken Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Tienken Road
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Squirrel Road
14
Turn right onto Shimmons Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
15
Continue on Shimmons Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Shimmons Road
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Auburn Hills, MI
Afternoon in Auburn Hills on Friday
Local time
2:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
1 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
26m 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 Macomb, MI to Auburn Hills, MI covers 14.5 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 25 Mile Road, Runyon Road, East Tienken Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Macomb, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.27 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 Macomb, MI to Auburn Hills, MI is easy. At 26m 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 Macomb, MI to Auburn Hills, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Macomb, MI to Auburn Hills, 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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