Origin
Macomb, MI
Late night in Macomb on Saturday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Macomb, MI to Dollar Bay, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 33m
Distance
542.1 mi
872 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$85
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 24m
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6 AM
10h 34m
8 AM
10h 53m
10 AM
10h 40m
12 PM
10h 38m
3 PM
10h 41m
5 PM
10h 52m
8 PM
10h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dollar Bay, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Macomb, MI to Dollar Bay, MI covers 542.1 miles and takes about 10h 33m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on 25 Mile Road, Runyon Road, East Tienken Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $84.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
271 miles from Macomb, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10h 33m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile.
Drive Character
At 542.1 miles and 10h 33m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are 25 Mile Road and Runyon Road.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 45 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?
At 10h 33m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. Navigation is simple, but the total wheel time makes endurance and break timing the real challenge.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (10h 33m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Macomb, MI to Dollar Bay, 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 | — | — |
| North Adams Road | — | — |
| Dutton Road | — | — |
| Brown Road | — | — |
| Joslyn 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 Dollar Bay, MI.
1
Start on the route
30 ft
·
1 sec
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the route
2
Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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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
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West Tienken Road
11
Exit the roundabout onto 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
13
Turn left onto Dutton Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Dutton Road
14
Continue on Brown Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown Road
15
Continue on Brown Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown Road
16
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
17
Turn straight onto Joslyn Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Joslyn Road
18
Take the ramp right toward I 75 North
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 75 North
19
Merge slight left
27 mi
·
29 min
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
52 mi
·
56 min
·
I 75: Saginaw
21
Keep slight left
63 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
22
Keep slight left
118 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
24
Merge slight left onto US-2 West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US-2 West
25
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 2
26
Continue on US-2 West
61 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
US-2 West
27
Turn right
17 mi
·
20 min
28
Turn sharp left onto M-28
35 mi
·
41 min
·
M-28
29
Continue on Cedar Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cedar Street
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising
194 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Munising
31
Exit the roundabout onto East Munising
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Munising
32
Continue on M-28
36 mi
·
42 min
·
M-28
33
Continue on Cherry Creek Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Creek Road
34
Turn right onto County Road 480
13 mi
·
18 min
·
County Road 480
35
Continue on Rail Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Rail Street
36
Turn right onto Division Street
502 ft
·
11 sec
·
Division Street
37
Turn right onto West Main Street
440 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Main Street
38
Turn left onto North Teal Lake Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
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North Teal Lake Avenue
39
Turn left onto US Highway 41
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 41
40
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
82 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
41
Exit the roundabout
0.9 mi
·
1 min
42
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
89 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
43
Exit the roundabout
85 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
44
Turn slight right onto M 26: Lake Linden
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
M 26: Lake Linden
45
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 271 miles from Macomb, MI, or about 5h 16m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 119 miles or 2h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 271 miles or 5h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 271 miles or 5h 16m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dollar Bay, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Macomb, MI
Aim for roughly 271 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Dollar Bay, MI
Aim for roughly 271 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 119 miles from Macomb, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 271 mi from Macomb, MI · 5h 16m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
179 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
358 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Flat Rock, MIOvernight Options
Night 1
271 mi · about 5.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Bay Mills, MI after about 271 miles or 5.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 119 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 271 miles from Macomb, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 271 miles or 5.3 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
Arriving in Dollar Bay, MI
The final approach into Dollar Bay, 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 Dollar Bay, MI.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Dollar Bay, MI with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$84.75 one way
$169.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
190 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $93.05 | $186.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $104.32 | $208.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $119.69 | $239.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$85
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$215–$325
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 189.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $57 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 162.6 | 2 | $56.92 | $26.02 |
| Efficient EV | 135.5 | 1 | $47.43 | $21.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 216.8 | 2 | $75.89 | $34.69 |
Gas CO2
190 kg
EV CO2
63 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Dollar Bay, MI
Late night in Dollar Bay on Saturday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Flat Rock, MI
358 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
7 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
10h 33m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Dollar Bay, MI covers 542.1 miles and takes about 10h 33m 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.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 271 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 271 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 $84.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (10h 33m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Macomb, MI to Dollar Bay, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Macomb, MI to Dollar Bay, 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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