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Trip from Macomb, MI to Gaines, MI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

58.5 mi

94 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Gaines, MI, MI

Gaines, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Macomb, MI to Gaines, MI covers 58.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, East Baldwin Road, 25 Mile Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.7 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.15 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 58.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Macomb, MI to Gaines, MI covers 58.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 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 21.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 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 Effort 6/10

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 58.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 17 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 21.7 mi 23m
East Baldwin Road 12.7 mi 17m
25 Mile Road 6.9 mi 10m
Ray Road 3.1 mi 7m
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
Longest stretch: I 75 — 21.7 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Gaines, 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 North Use the right lane.
19

Merge onto I 75

22 mi · 23 min · I 75
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Use the slight right lane.
21

Turn straight onto South Saginaw Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Saginaw Road
22

Turn left onto East Baldwin Road

13 mi · 17 min · East Baldwin Road
Use the left lane.
23

Turn left onto Seymour Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Seymour Road
24

Turn right onto Ray Road

3.1 mi · 7 min · Ray Road
25

Continue on East Lansing Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · East Lansing Street
26

Turn right onto Genesee Avenue

306 ft · 13 sec · Genesee Avenue
27

Turn left onto West Lord Street

90 ft · 3 sec · West Lord Street
28

Arrive at destination

West Lord Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.2 mi from Macomb, MI · 43m into the drive

city and county seat of Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pontiac, MI

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

Rochester Hills, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Springfield, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Macomb, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Gaines, MI

The final approach into Gaines, 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

$9.15 one way

$18.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.04 $20.08
premium $4.89 $11.26 $22.52
diesel $5.61 $12.92 $25.83

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 · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.6 0 $6.14 $2.81
Efficient EV 14.6 0 $5.12 $2.34
EV Truck/SUV 23.4 0 $8.19 $3.74

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Macomb, MI

Evening in Macomb on Thursday

Local time

6:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 7 to 12 mph 90% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:16PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:16PM CDT until April 23 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

Gaines, MI

Evening in Gaines on Thursday

Local time

6:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°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

30 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 25m 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 Gaines, MI covers 58.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, East Baldwin Road, 25 Mile Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.2 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 $9.15 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 58.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 Gaines, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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