Origin
Macomb, MI
Evening in Macomb on Thursday
Local time
8:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macomb, MI to Metamora, MI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metamora, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Macomb, MI to Metamora, MI covers 31 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Lapeer Road, Orion Road, 25 Mile Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on North Lapeer Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 31 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Lapeer Road is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near 25 Mile Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (25 Mile Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.4 miles (East Tienken Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.4 miles (Orion Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
25 Mile Road
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Orion Road
Turn left onto Orion Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
East Flint Street
Enter roundabout onto East Flint Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
17.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
M 24 / North Lapeer Road
Turn right onto M 24 / North Lapeer Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Lapeer Road | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| Orion Road | 7.7 mi | 13m |
| 25 Mile Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| East Tienken Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Washington Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Runyon Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Dryden Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Flint Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Lapeer Road
— 10.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Metamora, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
10
Turn right onto North Rochester Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Rochester Road
11
Turn left onto Orion Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Orion Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on Territorial Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Territorial Road
13
Continue on Orion Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Orion Road
14
Enter roundabout
92 ft
·
8 sec
15
Continue
373 ft
·
8 sec
16
Turn straight onto Orion Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Orion Road
17
Enter roundabout onto East Flint Street
90 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Flint Street
18
Continue on East Flint Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Flint Street
19
Continue on East Flint Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Flint Street
20
Turn right onto M 24
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Lapeer Road
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on M 24
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Washington Street
22
Continue on M 24
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
North Lapeer Road
Use the right lane.
23
Turn right onto West Dryden Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Dryden Road
24
Continue on West High Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West High Street
25
Turn right onto South Oak Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Oak Street
26
Arrive at destination
South Oak Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.5 mi from Macomb, MI · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Macomb, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Metamora, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Metamora, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.85 one way
$9.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Metamora, MI
Evening in Metamora on Thursday
Local time
8:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
15 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
52m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Macomb, MI to Metamora, MI covers 31 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Lapeer Road, Orion Road, 25 Mile Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.5 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 $4.85 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 is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (25 Mile Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.4 miles (East Tienken Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.4 miles (Orion Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Macomb, MI to Metamora, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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