Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
113.7 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
The drive from Macomb, MI to Breckenridge, MI covers 113.7 miles and takes about 2h 20m 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 $16.88 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.8 miles from Macomb, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 20m drive with frequent turns across 113.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Mile Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Runyon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Tienken Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Tienken Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Adams Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dutton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Joslyn Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Breckenridge, MI.
Start on the route
Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road
Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
Continue on Runyon Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Tienken Road
Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Tienken Road
Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road
Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road
Turn right onto North Adams Road
Turn left onto Dutton Road
Continue on Brown Road
Continue on Brown Road
Turn slight left
Turn straight onto Joslyn Road
Take the ramp right toward I 75 North
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Holland Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Holland Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue
Turn slight right onto East Remington Street
Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue
Continue on Williams Street
Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue
Continue on Gratiot Road
Continue on East Saginaw Street
Continue on North Saginaw Street
Continue on Gratiot Road
Continue on Saginaw Street
Continue on West Saginaw Street
Continue on Gratiot Road
Continue on East Monroe Road
Continue on East Saginaw Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.8 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Breckenridge, MI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Macomb, 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 Macomb, MI
This is one driving day of about 113.7 miles and 2h 20m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.8 mi from Macomb, MI · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 56.8 miles from Macomb, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Breckenridge, 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 Breckenridge, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.88 one way
$33.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.04 | $38.08 |
| premium | $4.65 | $20.83 | $41.67 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $23.74 | $47.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.94 | $5.46 |
| Efficient EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.95 | $4.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.5 | 0 | $15.92 | $7.28 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Morning in Macomb on Saturday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Breckenridge on Saturday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
48°F
Canton, MI
57 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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