Origin
Macomb, MI
Afternoon in Macomb on Saturday
Local time
4:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macomb, MI to Kent City, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 29m
Distance
179.3 mi
289 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kent City, MI
Emre
Trip Overview
The drive from Macomb, MI to Kent City, MI covers 179.3 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 25 Mile Road, Runyon Road, East Tienken Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
89.6 miles from Macomb, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
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 Kent City, MI.
1
Start on the route
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
2
Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
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
·
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
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 75: Saginaw
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 West: Lansing
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69 West: Lansing
24
Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
43 mi
·
43 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
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US 127: Clare, Lansing
26
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
27
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
28
Merge slight left
7.2 mi
·
7 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
30
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
31
Merge slight left
52 mi
·
55 min
32
Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
33
Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
M 37 North: Newaygo
34
Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Alpine Avenue Northwest
35
Turn straight onto M-37
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
M-37
36
Turn right onto Phelps Avenue Northwest
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
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Phelps Avenue Northwest
37
Continue on South Ball Creek Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Ball Creek Road
38
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Main Street
39
Arrive at your 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 89.6 miles from Macomb, MI, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
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 39 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.6 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kent City, 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 179.3 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.6 miles from Macomb, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.03 one way
$56.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.78 | $61.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.50 | $69.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.59 | $79.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.83 | $8.61 |
| Efficient EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.69 | $7.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.7 | 0 | $25.10 | $11.48 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kent City, MI
Afternoon in Kent City on Saturday
Local time
4:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
2 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
3h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
179.3 mi in 3h 29m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: 25 Mile Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Macomb, MI to Kent City, MI is easy. At 3h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Macomb, MI to Kent City, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 29m. Total distance: 179.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Macomb, MI to Kent City, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Kent City, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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