Origin
Macomb, MI
Afternoon in Macomb on Thursday
Local time
3:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macomb, MI to Rochester, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rochester, MI
Israyosoy S.
Trip Overview
The drive from Macomb, MI to Rochester, MI covers 10.1 miles and takes about 17m 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, East Tienken Road, Runyon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on 25 Mile Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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 17m drive with frequent turns across 10.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
25 Mile Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.9 miles in near 25 Mile Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Macomb, MI to Rochester, MI is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (25 Mile Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.8 miles (East Tienken Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.4 miles (East Tienken Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 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
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
East Tienken Road
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken 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 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
M 150 / North Rochester Road
Turn left onto M 150 / North Rochester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Mile Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| East Tienken Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Runyon Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| North Rochester Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
25 Mile Road
— 6.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Rochester, 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 left onto M 150
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Rochester Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on M 150
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
M 150
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.58 one way
$3.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Rochester, MI
Afternoon in Rochester on Thursday
Local time
3:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
19 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
17m 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 Rochester, MI covers 10.1 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 25 Mile Road, East Tienken Road, Runyon Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 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 $1.58 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.
The drive from Macomb, MI to Rochester, MI is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (25 Mile Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.8 miles (East Tienken Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.4 miles (East Tienken Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Macomb, MI to Rochester, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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