Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 10m
Distance
430.7 mi
693 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maple Grove, MI
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The drive from Macomb, MI to Maple Grove, MI covers 430.7 miles and takes about 8h 10m 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-2 West, M-28 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 260.2 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.34 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
215.3 miles from Macomb, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 56m into the drive .
This is a 8h 10m highway drive covering 430.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and US-2 West. The longest continuous stretch is about 260.2 miles on I 75.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US-2 West. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 430.7 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto North Adams Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 75 North
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Macomb, MI to Maple Grove, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.
Escanaba
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 260.2 mi | 4h 29m |
| US-2 West | 62.1 mi | 1h 12m |
| M-28 | 34.1 mi | 40m |
| M 77 | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| M 94 | 15.6 mi | 21m |
| Munising Avenue | 14.1 mi | 20m |
| 25 Mile Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| US 41 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Maple Grove, MI.
Start on this road
Continue on 25 Mile Road
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
Continue on 25 Mile Road
Continue on Runyon Road
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
Continue on East Tienken Road
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
Continue on East Tienken Road
Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road
Continue on West Tienken Road
Turn right onto North Adams Road
Turn left onto Dutton Road
Continue on Brown Road
Continue on Brown Road
Turn slight left
Turn straight onto Joslyn Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Take the exit
Merge onto US 2; I 75 BL
Continue on US 2
Continue on US 2
Turn right onto M 77
Turn sharp left onto M 28
Turn left onto M 94
Turn right onto M 94
Turn left onto M 94
Turn left onto US 41
Turn sharp left onto Maple Grove Road
Turn right onto McMaster Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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 95 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 215.3 miles or 3h 56m 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 215.3 miles or 3h 56m
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 6h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maple Grove, MI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Macomb, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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 215 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Maple Grove, MI
Aim for roughly 215 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 215.3 mi from Macomb, MI · 3h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
215 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 Grayling, MINight 1
215 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Grayling, MI after about 215 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 215.3 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 215 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
The final approach into Maple Grove, 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 Maple Grove, MI.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Maple Grove, MI with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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.
Regular Gas
$67.34 one way
$134.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $73.93 | $147.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $82.88 | $165.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $95.09 | $190.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$197–$307
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 150.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 129.2 | 1 | $45.22 | $20.67 |
| Efficient EV | 107.7 | 1 | $37.69 | $17.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 172.3 | 2 | $60.30 | $27.56 |
Gas CO2
151 kg
EV CO2
50 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in Macomb on Saturday
Local time
10:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Maple Grove on Saturday
Local time
10:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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
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
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.
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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