Origin
Macomb, MI
Afternoon in Macomb on Saturday
Local time
1:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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
8/10
Great 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 I 75, US 41, M-28 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-haul drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 260.2 miles on I 75. 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 4h 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 260.2 mi | 4h 29m |
| US 41 | 86.1 mi | 1h 52m |
| M-28 | 70.9 mi | 1h 23m |
| US-2 West | 62.1 mi | 1h 12m |
| M 77 | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| County Road 480 | 12.5 mi | 18m |
| 25 Mile Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| US 2 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 260.2 mi, about 4h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Dollar Bay, MI.
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Start on this road
31 ft
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0 sec
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this road
2
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi
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1 min
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25 Mile Road
3
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
145 ft
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4 sec
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25 Mile Road
4
Continue on 25 Mile Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
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25 Mile Road
5
Continue on Runyon Road
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Runyon Road
6
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
186 ft
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4 sec
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East Tienken Road
7
Continue on East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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East Tienken Road
8
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
135 ft
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4 sec
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East Tienken Road
9
Continue on East Tienken Road
1.6 mi
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3 min
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East Tienken Road
Use the left lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road
143 ft
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3 sec
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West Tienken Road
11
Continue on West Tienken Road
2.1 mi
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4 min
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West Tienken Road
12
Turn right onto North Adams Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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North Adams Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto Dutton Road
2.4 mi
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3 min
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Dutton Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Brown Road
1.3 mi
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1 min
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Brown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on Brown Road
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Brown Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
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33 sec
Use the left lane.
17
Turn straight onto Joslyn Road
0.2 mi
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27 sec
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Joslyn Road
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 75 North
Use the right lane.
19
Merge onto I 75
27 mi
·
29 min
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I 75
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
52 mi
·
56 min
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I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
63 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
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I 75; US 23
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
118 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
·
I 75
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 344B
Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
24
Merge onto US 2; I 75 BL
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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US-2 West
25
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi
·
3 min
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US 2
26
Continue on US 2
61 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
US-2 West
27
Turn right onto M 77
17 mi
·
20 min
·
M 77
28
Turn sharp left onto M 28
35 mi
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41 min
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M-28
29
Continue on M 28
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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Cedar Street
30
Enter roundabout onto M 28
194 ft
·
11 sec
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East Munising
31
Continue on M 28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
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East Munising
32
Continue on M 28
36 mi
·
42 min
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M-28
33
Continue on CR 551
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Cherry Creek Road
Use the straight lane.
34
Turn right onto CR 480
13 mi
·
18 min
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County Road 480
35
Continue on Rail Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
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Rail Street
36
Turn right onto Division Street
503 ft
·
10 sec
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Division Street
37
Turn right onto M 28 BUS
440 ft
·
12 sec
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West Main Street
38
Turn left onto M 28 BUS
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
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North Teal Lake Avenue
39
Turn left onto US 41; M 28
2.7 mi
·
4 min
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US Highway 41
40
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
83 ft
·
4 sec
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US 41; M 28
41
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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US 41; M 28
42
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
88 ft
·
5 sec
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US 41; M 28
43
Continue on US 41; M 28
85 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
US 41; M 28
44
Turn slight right onto M 26
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
M 26
Toward M 26: Lake Linden
45
Arrive at destination
M 26
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 4h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 260.2 miles.
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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 271 miles or 4h 53m 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 4h 53m
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 14m
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.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 260.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 260.2 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 271 miles or 5.3 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 265 decision points cluster between mile 8.4 and 278.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.4 mi into trip
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~13m in
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East Tienken Road
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
10 mi into trip
|
~16m in
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West Tienken Road
Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
12.1 mi into trip
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~20m in
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North Adams Road
Turn right onto North Adams Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
18 mi into trip
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~31m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 75 North
6
278.5 mi into trip
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~5h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 344B
Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
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
Afternoon in Dollar Bay on Saturday
Local time
1:32 PM
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Keweenaw National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The stories of people and copper in the Keweenaw Peninsula have been intertwined for more than 7,000 years. Indigenous peoples made copper into tools and trade items. Investors and immigrants arrived...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 542.1
View on nps.gov
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coa...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
$25
near mile 373.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
542.1 mi / 10h 33m — a long-haul route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. Biggest road: I 75.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 260.2 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 41. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in near East Tienken Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 542.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Macomb, MI to Dollar Bay, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.
Escanaba
278.5 mi in
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~5h 1m
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 260.2 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 271 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Dollar Bay, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
Yes — Keweenaw National Historical Park and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.6 hours each way, a round trip means 21.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Dollar Bay, MI before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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