Drive Time
3h 52m
Distance
236.8 mi
381 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
Photo: Yaroslav Shuraev
The drive from Macomb, MI to Troy, MI covers 236.8 miles and takes about 3h 52m 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 $35.97 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
118.4 miles from Macomb, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 52m drive with frequent turns across 236.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 52m 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 Troy, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Mile Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Runyon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Tienken Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Tienken Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Adams Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dutton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Joslyn Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Troy, MI.
Start on the route
Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road
Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
Continue on Runyon Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Tienken Road
Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Tienken Road
Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road
Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road
Turn right onto North Adams Road
Turn left onto Dutton Road
Continue on Brown Road
Continue on Brown Road
Turn slight left
Turn straight onto Joslyn Road
Take the ramp right toward I 75 North
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac
Keep slight left to continue on East Washington
Turn left onto South M 37
Continue on Michigan Avenue
Continue on South M 37
Continue on North Woodbridge Avenue
Turn right onto West 15 Mile Road
Continue on North Bingham Avenue
Turn right onto West Main Street
Continue on North Cleveland Drive
Continue on West 13 Mile Road
Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.4 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Troy, MI than in the middle of the route.
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 236.8 miles and 3h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.4 mi from Macomb, MI · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 118.4 miles from Macomb, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Troy, 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 Troy, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$35.97 one way
$71.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $39.65 | $79.30 |
| premium | $4.80 | $44.70 | $89.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $52.61 | $105.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71 | 0 | $24.86 | $11.37 |
| Efficient EV | 59.2 | 0 | $20.72 | $9.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.7 | 1 | $33.15 | $15.16 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Macomb on Sunday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Troy on Sunday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Skidway Lake, MI
118 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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