Origin
Mount Morris, MI
Late night in Mount Morris on Saturday
Local time
12:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Morris, MI to Macomb, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
60.1 mi
97 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Morris, MI
David Leonhardt
Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Morris, MI to Macomb, MI covers 60.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, UAW Freeway, 25 Mile Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 60.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 60.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and UAW Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 29 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 25 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 29 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and UAW Freeway. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
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 60.1 miles you will encounter 18 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 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 43.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.6 miles (I 75 BL): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 475 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 475 South
8
43.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
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 81
Toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
5
44.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
I 75 BL
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
5
45.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
46.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Tienken Road
Turn right onto Tienken Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mount Morris, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward M 24: Pontiac and Lapeer.
M 24: Pontiac
43.8 mi in
|
~48m
Lapeer
43.8 mi in
|
~48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 29 mi | 31m |
| UAW Freeway | 13 mi | 13m |
| 25 Mile Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Tienken Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| West Tienken Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Saginaw Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Shimmons Road | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Runyon Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 29 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Morris, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on Walker Street
215 ft
·
9 sec
·
Walker Street
2
Turn right onto North Saginaw Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Saginaw Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 475 South
4
Merge onto I 475
13 mi
·
13 min
·
UAW Freeway
5
Merge onto I 75
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 75
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 81
Toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on I 75 BL
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 75 BL
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 75 BL
Toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
9
Turn left
88 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left
154 ft
·
7 sec
11
Continue on Shimmons Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Squirrel Road
14
Turn right onto Tienken Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Tienken Road
Use the right lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Tienken Road
16
Continue on West Tienken Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Tienken Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Tienken Road
18
Continue on East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
19
Enter roundabout onto Runyon Road
150 ft
·
3 sec
·
Runyon Road
20
Continue on Runyon Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Runyon Road
21
Continue on 25 Mile Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
25 Mile Road
22
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
150 ft
·
4 sec
·
25 Mile Road
23
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
25 Mile Road
24
Enter roundabout
270 ft
·
7 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30 mi from Mount Morris, MI · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 miles from Mount Morris, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Macomb, MI
The final approach into Macomb, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.40 one way
$18.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.32 | $20.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.57 | $23.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Macomb, MI
Late night in Macomb on Saturday
Local time
12:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 8 to 12 mph
71% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued April 17 at 4:59PM EDT until April 18 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 19m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mount Morris, MI to Macomb, MI covers 60.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, UAW Freeway, 25 Mile 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 30 miles from Mount Morris, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.40 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 60.1 miles you will encounter 18 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 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 43.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.6 miles (I 75 BL): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Mount Morris, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward M 24: Pontiac and Lapeer.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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