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Trip from Macomb, MI to Hillman, MI

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 15m

Distance

211 mi

340 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 2m ★
6 AM
4h 15m
8 AM
4h 42m
10 AM
4h 25m
12 PM
4h 22m
3 PM
4h 26m
5 PM
4h 41m
8 PM
4h 8m

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

Downtown Hillman, MI, MI

Hillman, MI

Sam Crowson

Trip Overview

The drive from Macomb, MI to Hillman, MI covers 211 miles and takes about 4h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, South Mount Tom Road, South M-33 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 118.2 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.99 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

105.5 miles from Macomb, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 15m highway drive covering 211 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and South Mount Tom Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 118.2 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 37 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 118.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and South Mount Tom Road. 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.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 211 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 12.1 miles (North Adams Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: 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

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.
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
6
136.6 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in

Take the exit toward M 33: Alger, Rose City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 202 Toward M 33: Alger, Rose City
7
201.4 mi into trip | ~4h 3m in | M 32

At end of road, turn right onto M 32

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Macomb, MI and Hillman, MI, road signs point toward M 33: Alger and Rose City.

M 33: Alger

136.6 mi in | ~2h 35m

Rose City

136.6 mi in | ~2h 35m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 118.2 mi 2h 4m
South Mount Tom Road 17.6 mi 24m
South M-33 17.6 mi 24m
State Highway 33 13.4 mi 15m
M 32 9.1 mi 10m
25 Mile Road 6.9 mi 10m
North Abbe Road 6 mi 7m
North Mio Road 5.7 mi 7m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 118.2 mi, about 2h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Hillman, 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

27 mi · 29 min · I 75
20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

52 mi · 56 min · I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
21

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23

39 mi · 38 min · I 75; US 23
22

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec
Exit 202 Toward M 33: Alger, Rose City
23

Turn right onto M 33

0.6 mi · 56 sec · West Alger Road
24

Continue on M 33

1.4 mi · 1 min · Brock Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
25

Continue on M 33

18 mi · 24 min · South M-33
Use the straight / left lanes.
26

Continue on M 33

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Bennett Street
27

Continue on M 33

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Williams Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
28

Continue on M 33

5.7 mi · 7 min · North Mio Road
29

Continue on M 33

9.4 mi · 12 min · South Mount Tom Road
30

Continue on M 33

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Morenci Avenue
31

Continue on M 33; M 72

8.2 mi · 11 min · South Mount Tom Road
32

Turn left onto M 33

6.0 mi · 7 min · North Abbe Road
33

Continue on M 33

13 mi · 15 min · State Highway 33
34

At end of road, turn right onto M 32

9.1 mi · 10 min · M 32
Use the right lane.
35

Turn left onto F-21; 451

0.5 mi · 57 sec · State Street
Use the left lane.
36

Turn slight left

95 ft · 6 sec
37

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 105.5 miles from Macomb, MI, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.2 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 105.5 miles or 2h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hillman, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Macomb, MI

This is one driving day of about 211 miles and 4h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Macomb, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 118.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 105.5 mi from Macomb, MI · 2h 4m into the drive

Downtown Skidway Lake, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Skidway Lake, MI

106 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

Ann Arbor, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Skidway Lake, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.5 miles from Macomb, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.2 miles.

Arriving in Hillman, MI

The final approach into Hillman, 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 Hillman, MI.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.99 one way

$65.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $36.22 $72.44
premium $4.89 $40.61 $81.21
diesel $5.61 $46.59 $93.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 63.3 0 $22.15 $10.13
Efficient EV 52.8 0 $18.46 $8.44
EV Truck/SUV 84.4 1 $29.54 $13.50

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Macomb, MI

Night in Macomb on Tuesday

Local time

11:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hillman, MI

Night in Hillman on Tuesday

Local time

11:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

16 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

4h 15m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Hillman, MI covers 211 miles and takes about 4h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, South Mount Tom Road, South M-33. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.5 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 $32.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 211 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 12.1 miles (North Adams Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Between Macomb, MI and Hillman, MI, road signs point toward M 33: Alger and Rose City.

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