Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
41.5 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland, MI
Francesco Ungaro
The drive from Macomb, MI to Highland, MI covers 41.5 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hall Road, Highland Road, 23 Mile Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on Hall Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 41.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 41.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in.
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 41.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.3 miles (M 59 / Hall Road): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward M 53 South: Detroit
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward M 59: Mount Clemens, Pontiac
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto M 59 / Hall Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto North Milford Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Macomb, MI and Highland, MI, road signs point toward M 53 South: Detroit, M 59: Mount Clemens and Pontiac.
M 53 South: Detroit
M 59: Mount Clemens
Pontiac
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Road | 14.8 mi | 18m |
| Highland Road | 14.8 mi | 22m |
| 23 Mile Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Christopher Columbus Freeway | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| Elizabeth Lake Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Garfield Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Huron Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Highland, MI.
Start on this road
Continue on Garfield Road
Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto M 53
Take the exit
Turn right onto M 59
At end of road, turn left onto North Saginaw Street
Turn right onto M 59
Turn right onto State Street
Continue on Elizabeth Lake Road
Turn right onto M 59
Take the exit
Turn left onto M 59
Turn right onto North Milford Road
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.7 mi from Macomb, MI · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Macomb, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Highland, 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.
Regular Gas
$6.49 one way
$12.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.12 | $14.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.99 | $15.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Macomb on Thursday
Local time
11:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Night in Highland on Thursday
Local time
11:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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