Origin
Macomb, MI
Night in Macomb on Thursday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macomb, MI to Stony Point, MI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
3h 19m
Distance
157.3 mi
253 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stony Point, MI
Marian Florinel Condruz
Trip Overview
This 157.3-mile journey from Macomb, MI, to Stony Point, MI, will take you approximately 3 hours and 19 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-96, the Walter P. Reuther Freeway, and I-69, this drive is well-suited for a single day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $25. You'll be spending about 65% of your time on highways, making it a straightforward, focused drive through the Midwest region. Given the manageable distance and duration, you can easily complete this trip without needing an overnight stay.
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
78.7 miles from Macomb, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 157.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 65% of the drive utilizing major interstates. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 65.9 miles on I-96, offering a period of consistent speed. While the majority of the route involves freeway driving, the transition between these main roads like I-96, the Walter P. Reuther Freeway, and I-69 means you'll experience varied highway environments. This isn't a winding, technical drive, but rather a direct path for efficient travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 65.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Walter P Reuther Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 157.3 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 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles (Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward M 53 South: Detroit
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward M 53 South: Detroit
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West
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 15
Toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West
7
19.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
Keep slight right at fork onto Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West toward I 696 West: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
6
59.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
I 96
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
107.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward Lansing Rd SOUTH
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 98A
Toward Lansing Rd SOUTH
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Macomb, MI and Stony Point, MI, road signs point toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West, Port Huron, Lansing Rd South and Charlotte.
Van Dyke Road North
10.2 mi in
|
~13m
18 ½ Mile Road West
10.2 mi in
|
~13m
Port Huron
19 mi in
|
~28m
Lansing Rd South
107.3 mi in
|
~2h 3m
Charlotte
118.9 mi in
|
~2h 17m
|
via I 69 BL
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 65.9 mi | 1h 10m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 21.8 mi | 23m |
| I 69 | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| West Lawrence Highway | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| Mound Road | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Lacey Road | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| East Pifer Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Christopher Columbus Freeway | 5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 65.9 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Stony Point, MI.
1
Start on this road
104 ft
·
2 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on Garfield Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Garfield Road
3
Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
23 Mile Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward M 53 South: Detroit
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto M 53
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 15
Toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West
Use the slight right lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road
184 ft
·
7 sec
·
18 1/2 Mile Road
8
Continue on 18 1/2 Mile Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
18 1/2 Mile Road
9
Turn straight onto Mound Road
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Mound Road
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Mound Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Mound Road
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
12
Keep slight right at fork onto Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 696
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 96
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
48 mi
·
51 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 98A
Toward Lansing Rd SOUTH
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto Lansing Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lansing Road
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 69 South: Ft Wayne
19
Merge onto I 69
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 69
20
Take the exit onto I 69 BL
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 69 BL
Toward BL I 69: Lansing Rd, Charlotte
21
Turn right onto I 69 BL
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lansing Street
22
Continue on I 69 BL
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lawrence Avenue
23
Continue on M 79
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
West Lawrence Highway
24
Turn left onto South Ionia Road
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
South Ionia Road
25
Turn right onto Five Point Highway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Five Point Highway
26
Continue on Butler Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Butler Road
27
Turn left onto M 66
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South M-66 Highway
28
Turn right onto Lacey Road
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Lacey Road
29
Continue on East Pifer Road
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
East Pifer Road
30
Continue on Kingsbury Road
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Kingsbury Road
31
Continue on Orchard Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Orchard Road
32
Continue on East Orchard Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Orchard Street
33
Turn right onto M 43
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Grove Street
34
Turn left onto Delton Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Delton Road
35
Turn left onto Stoney Point Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Stoney Point Drive
36
Arrive at destination
Stoney Point Drive
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 3 hours, this trip offers flexibility. You can depart Macomb in the morning and arrive in Stony Point by midday, leaving plenty of time for activities at your destination. Plan for one stop to break up the 157.3 miles, perhaps around the halfway point where services are likely available along the interstates. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $25, but it's always wise to top off before embarking on the longest stretch of 65.9 miles on I-96 to ensure a smooth journey.
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 78.7 miles from Macomb, MI, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.9 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 35 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.7 miles or 1h 32m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stony Point, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Macomb, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 157.3 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 96 for about 65.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.7 mi from Macomb, MI · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.7 miles from Macomb, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.9 miles.
Arriving in Stony Point, MI
The final approach into Stony Point, 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 Stony Point, 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
$24.59 one way
$49.18 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.00 | $54.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.27 | $60.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.73 | $69.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.52 | $7.55 |
| Efficient EV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.76 | $6.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.9 | 0 | $22.02 | $10.07 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Stony Point, MI
Night in Stony Point on Thursday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Clyde, MI
79 mi in
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
2 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 19m 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 Stony Point, MI covers 157.3 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 96, Walter P Reuther Freeway, I 69. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.7 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 $24.59 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 24 significant decision points across 157.3 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 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles (Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Macomb, MI and Stony Point, MI, road signs point toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West, Port Huron, Lansing Rd South and Charlotte.
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