Origin
Macomb, MI
Morning in Macomb on Friday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macomb, MI to Springfield, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
The drive from Macomb, MI to Springfield, MI covers 28.9 miles and takes about 43m 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 mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.2 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Macomb, MI to Springfield, MI covers 28.9 miles and takes about 43m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 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 9.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in near East Tienken Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
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
8
27.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward US 24: Dixie Highway, Waterford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 93
Toward US 24: Dixie Highway, Waterford
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 9.2 mi | 9m |
| 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 |
| Dixie Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Adams Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 9.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Springfield, 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
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 75
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 93
Toward US 24: Dixie Highway, Waterford
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn right onto Dixie Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Dixie Highway
Use the right lane.
22
Arrive at destination
Dixie Highway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Springfield, MI
Morning in Springfield on Friday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
5 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
43m 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 Springfield, MI covers 28.9 miles and takes about 43m 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. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 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 $4.52 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 Springfield, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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