Origin
Macomb, MI
Morning in Macomb on Saturday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macomb, MI to Belleville, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
58.7 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belleville, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Macomb, MI to Belleville, MI covers 58.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garfield Road, 23 Mile Road, M 53 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 58.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m 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 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 58.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garfield 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 Belleville, MI is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Belleville, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garfield Road | — | — |
| 23 Mile Road | — | — |
| M 53 South | — | — |
| Christopher Columbus Freeway | — | — |
| Van Dyke Road North | — | — |
| 18 1/2 Mile Road | — | — |
| Mound Road | — | — |
| I 696 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Garfield Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Belleville, MI.
1
Start on the route
105 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
2
Exit the roundabout onto Garfield Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Garfield Road
3
Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
23 Mile Road
4
Take the ramp right toward M 53 South: Detroit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
M 53 South: Detroit
5
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Freeway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Freeway
6
Take the exit slight right toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 18 1/2 Mile Road
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
18 1/2 Mile Road
8
Exit the roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
18 1/2 Mile Road
9
Turn straight onto Mound Road
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Mound Road
10
Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Mound Road
11
Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
12
Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
13
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
15
Keep slight left to continue on I-696 West to I-75 South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I-696 West to I-75 South
16
Merge slight left onto South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 94 West: Chicago
19
Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
20
Continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
21
Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
22
Take the exit slight right toward Belleville Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Belleville Road
23
Turn left onto Belleville Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Belleville Road
24
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.3 mi from Macomb, MI · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Macomb, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Belleville, MI
The final approach into Belleville, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.18 one way
$18.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.08 | $20.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.30 | $22.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.96 | $25.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.22 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Belleville, MI
Morning in Belleville on Saturday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
18 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
1h 17m 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 Belleville, MI covers 58.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garfield Road, 23 Mile Road, M 53 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.3 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 $9.18 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 Belleville, MI is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Belleville, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Macomb, MI to Belleville, 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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