The drive from Macomb, MI to Carrollton, MI covers 90.3 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, 25 Mile Road, I 675 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.7 miles on I 75.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.12 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.
Midpoint
45.2 miles from Macomb, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 90.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 53m highway drive covering 90.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and 25 Mile Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 65.7 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 65.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and 25 Mile Road. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in near East Tienken Road.
Driving Effort6/10
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 90.3 miles you will encounter 20 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: at 8.4 miles (East Tienken Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10 miles (West Tienken Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.1 miles (North Adams Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
8.4 mi into trip|~13m in|East Tienken Road
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
10 mi into trip|~16m in|West Tienken Road
Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
12.1 mi into trip|~20m in|North Adams Road
Turn right onto North Adams Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
13.2 mi into trip|~22m in|Dutton Road
Turn left onto Dutton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
18 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 75 North
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
65.7 mi
1h 10m
25 Mile Road
6.9 mi
10m
I 675
2.7 mi
2m
Dutton Road
2.4 mi
3m
East Tienken Road
2.2 mi
4m
Brown Road
2.1 mi
3m
West Tienken Road
2.1 mi
4m
Carrollton Road
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 65.7 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Carrollton, MI.
1
Start on this road
31 ft·0 sec·this road
2
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi·1 min·25 Mile Road
3
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
145 ft·4 sec·25 Mile Road
4
Continue on 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 roundabout onto East Tienken Road
186 ft·4 sec·East Tienken Road
7
Continue on East Tienken Road
0.6 mi·1 min·East Tienken Road
8
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
135 ft·4 sec·East Tienken Road
9
Continue on East Tienken Road
1.6 mi·3 min·East Tienken Road
Use the left lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road
143 ft·3 sec·West Tienken Road
11
Continue on West Tienken Road
2.1 mi·4 min·West Tienken Road
12
Turn right onto North Adams Road
1.1 mi·1 min·North Adams Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto Dutton Road
2.4 mi·3 min·Dutton Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Brown Road
1.3 mi·1 min·Brown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on Brown Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Brown Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn slight left
0.1 mi·33 sec
Use the left lane.
17
Turn straight onto Joslyn Road
0.2 mi·27 sec·Joslyn Road
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 75 NorthUse the right lane.
19
Merge onto I 75
27 mi·29 min·I 75
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
38 mi·41 min·I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
21
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 150Toward I 675 North: Downtown Saginaw
22
Continue on I 675
2.7 mi·2 min·I 675
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 3Toward M 58
24
Turn right onto Davenport Avenue
249 ft·5 sec·Davenport Avenue
25
Turn right onto North Michigan Avenue
0.2 mi·23 sec·North Michigan Avenue
26
Continue on North Michigan Avenue
0.2 mi·30 sec·North Michigan Avenue
27
Turn right onto Weiss Street
0.3 mi·39 sec·Weiss Street
28
At end of road, turn left onto Carrollton Road
1.2 mi·2 min·Carrollton Road
29
Turn left onto Mapleridge Road
0.2 mi·45 sec·Mapleridge Road
30
Turn right onto Jackson Street
196 ft·8 sec·Jackson Street
31
Arrive at destination
Jackson Street
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.2 miles from Macomb, MI, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.7 miles.
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 20 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.2 miles or 1h 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carrollton, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Macomb, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Macomb, MI
This is one driving day of about 90.3 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Macomb, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 65.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.12 one way
$28.23 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.50
$31.00
premium
$4.89
$17.38
$34.75
diesel
$5.61
$19.94
$39.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.1
0
$9.48
$4.33
Efficient EV
22.6
0
$7.90
$3.61
EV Truck/SUV
36.1
0
$12.64
$5.78
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Macomb, MI
Late night
in Macomb on Friday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
NNE 5 mph19% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Carrollton, MI
Late night
in Carrollton on Friday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 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
1h 53m 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 Macomb, MI to Carrollton, MI covers 90.3 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, 25 Mile Road, I 675. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.2 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 $14.12 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 90.3 miles you will encounter 20 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: at 8.4 miles (East Tienken Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10 miles (West Tienken Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.1 miles (North Adams Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Macomb, MI to Carrollton, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
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Fuel cost uses
EIA
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