Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Clemens, MI
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The drive from Macomb, MI to Mount Clemens, MI covers 9.8 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Romeo Plank Road, Cass Avenue, 25 Mile Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.4 miles on Romeo Plank Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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.
Expect a 16m drive with frequent turns across 9.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Romeo Plank Road.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Macomb, MI to Mount Clemens, MI is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Romeo Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.6 miles (Romeo Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.7 miles (Cass Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Romeo Plank Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Cass Avenue | 3 mi | 5m |
| 25 Mile Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Mount Clemens, MI.
Start on this road
Continue on 25 Mile Road
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue
Continue on Cass Avenue
Turn left onto North Main Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Night in Mount Clemens on Thursday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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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