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Trip from Macomb, MI to Roscommon, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 18m

Distance

176.7 mi

284 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 6m ★
6 AM
3h 18m
8 AM
3h 42m
10 AM
3h 26m
12 PM
3h 24m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 41m
8 PM
3h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Roscommon, MI, MI

Roscommon, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Macomb, MI to Roscommon, MI covers 176.7 miles and takes about 3h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, 25 Mile Road, Dutton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 155 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.63 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

88.3 miles from Macomb, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 155 mi 2h 40m
25 Mile Road 6.9 mi 10m
Dutton Road 2.4 mi 3m
East Tienken Road 2.2 mi 4m
Brown Road 2.1 mi 3m
West Tienken Road 2.1 mi 4m
Roscommon Road 1.5 mi 2m
Lake Street 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 155 mi, about 2h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Roscommon, 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

1.6 mi · 3 min · East Tienken Road
Use the left lane.
10

Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road

143 ft · 3 sec · West Tienken Road
11

Continue on 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
Use the right lane.
13

Turn left onto Dutton Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Dutton Road
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on Brown Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · Brown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on Brown Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Brown Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
16

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 33 sec
Use the left lane.
17

Turn straight onto Joslyn Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Joslyn Road
18

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 75 North Use the right lane.
19

Merge onto I 75

27 mi · 29 min · I 75
20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

52 mi · 56 min · I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
21

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23

63 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 75; US 23
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

12 mi · 12 min · I 75
23

Take the exit onto I 75 BL

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 75 BL
Toward I 75 Business, M 18: South Higgins Lake, Roscommon
24

Turn right onto I 75 BL; M 18

1.5 mi · 2 min · Roscommon Road
25

Continue on I 75 BL; M 18

1.4 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
26

Turn right onto OLD 76

152 ft · 3 sec · South 5th Street
27

Arrive at destination

OLD 76

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 88.3 miles from Macomb, MI, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 155 miles.

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 39 miles or 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 88.3 miles or 1h 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roscommon, 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 176.7 miles and 3h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 155 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Flint, MI

88 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

Holly, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Freeland, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.3 miles from Macomb, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 155 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Stardust Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 88.3

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19897936300

Visit website

Battle Alley Coffee Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 37.9

Holly, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12482450512

Visit website

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 50.5

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18106359196

Visit website

Stone Mountain Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 151.4

West Branch, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+19893453006

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 50.5

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Independence Oaks County Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 25.2

Village of Clarkston, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm

+12486250877

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 50.5

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Airborne Adventure Park - Saginaw, MI

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 88.3

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+19895960022

Visit website

Marshall M Fredericks Sculpture Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 88.3

University Center, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+19899647125

Visit website

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 50.5

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18102373450

Visit website

Bay City State Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 101

Bay City, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+19896843020

Visit website

Ford Field Central Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Shelby Township, Michigan

+15867310300

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 8.4 and 18 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
8.4 mi into trip | ~13m in | East Tienken Road

Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
10 mi into trip | ~16m in | West Tienken Road

Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
12.1 mi into trip | ~20m in | North Adams Road

Turn right onto North Adams Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
13.2 mi into trip | ~22m in | Dutton Road

Turn left onto Dutton Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
18 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the ramp toward I 75 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 75 North

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.63 one way

$55.25 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $30.33 $60.66
premium $4.89 $34.00 $68.01
diesel $5.61 $39.01 $78.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53 0 $18.55 $8.48
Efficient EV 44.2 0 $15.46 $7.07
EV Truck/SUV 70.7 0 $24.74 $11.31

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Macomb, MI

Afternoon in Macomb on Saturday

Local time

2:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SSW 8 mph 62% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 14 at 3:11AM EDT until April 14 at 6:15AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 14 at 2:54AM EDT until April 14 at 5:15AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

Roscommon, MI

Afternoon in Roscommon on Saturday

Local time

2:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°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

21 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 18m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 3h 18m highway drive covering 176.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and 25 Mile Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 155 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 155 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and 25 Mile Road. 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.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 176.7 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 18m. Total distance: 176.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Macomb, MI to Roscommon, MI covers 176.7 miles and takes about 3h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, 25 Mile Road, Dutton Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 88.3 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 $27.63 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 176.7 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.

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.

The route from Macomb, MI to Roscommon, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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