Origin
Macomb, MI
Night in Macomb on Thursday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macomb, MI to Presque Isle, MI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
5h 2m
Distance
253.1 mi
407 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 49m
★
6 AM
5h 2m
8 AM
5h 29m
10 AM
5h 12m
12 PM
5h 9m
3 PM
5h 13m
5 PM
5h 28m
8 PM
4h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Macomb, MI to Presque Isle, MI covers 253.1 miles and takes about 5h 2m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.57 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
126.5 miles from Macomb, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 2m. Total distance: 253.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 2m drive with frequent turns across 253.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 52 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
25 Mile Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Macomb, MI to Presque Isle, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 Presque Isle, 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
52 mi
·
56 min
·
I 75: Saginaw
21
Keep slight left
27 mi
·
26 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
M 61: Standish, Gladwin
23
Turn right onto M-61
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
M-61
24
Continue on West Cedar Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cedar Street
25
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
26
Continue on West Huron Road
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
West Huron Road
27
Continue on West Center Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Center Road
28
Continue on East Huron Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Huron Road
29
Turn left onto North Hale Road
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Hale Road
30
Continue on State Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
31
Continue on Hale Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Hale Road
32
Continue on State Highway 65
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 65
33
Continue on South Bullock Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bullock Street
34
Continue on State Highway 65
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 65
35
Continue on M 65
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
M 65
36
Continue on State Highway 65
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 65
37
Continue on M 65
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
M 65
38
Continue on State Highway 65
11 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 65
39
Continue on Baker Road
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Baker Road
40
Continue on South State Road
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Road
41
Continue on State Highway 65
39 mi
·
44 min
·
State Highway 65
42
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
1 min
43
Turn left onto M 65 North
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
M 65 North
44
Continue on M-65 North
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
M-65 North
45
Continue on State Highway 65
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 65
46
Continue on Michigan Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Michigan Avenue
47
Continue on State Highway 65
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Highway 65
48
Continue on M-65
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
M-65
49
At the end of the road, turn right onto US-23 South
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
US-23 South
50
Turn left onto East County Road 638
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East County Road 638
51
Turn right onto East Grand Lake Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Grand Lake Road
52
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 126.5 miles from Macomb, MI, or about 2h 31m 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 56 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.5 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Presque Isle, 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 253.1 miles and 5h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 126.5 mi from Macomb, MI · 2h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 126.5 miles from Macomb, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Presque Isle, MI
The final approach into Presque Isle, 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 Presque Isle, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.57 one way
$79.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $43.45 | $86.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $48.71 | $97.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.88 | $111.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.9 | 0 | $26.58 | $12.15 |
| Efficient EV | 63.3 | 0 | $22.15 | $10.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.2 | 1 | $35.43 | $16.20 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Presque Isle, MI
Night in Presque Isle on Thursday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 2m 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 Presque Isle, MI covers 253.1 miles and takes about 5h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 25 Mile Road, Runyon Road, East Tienken Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126.5 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 $39.57 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 is a straightforward 5h 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Macomb, MI to Presque Isle, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Macomb, MI to Presque Isle, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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