Origin
Rochester, MI
Afternoon in Rochester on Thursday
Local time
12:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester, MI to Macomb, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rochester, MI
Israyosoy S.
Trip Overview
This short, 10.1-mile drive from Rochester to Macomb, Michigan, is designed for a quick local trip, taking only about 17 minutes. With no highway driving involved, expect a straightforward journey primarily on local roads like 25 Mile Road, East Tienken Road, and Runyon Road. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $2, making it an economical option. Given its brevity, this route is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion and doesn't require an overnight stay. It's a simple, turn-heavy local drive that gets you where you need to go efficiently within the Midwest region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.9 miles along 25 Mile Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before navigating through local streets. The roads themselves are primarily local, meaning you'll be experiencing a typical suburban driving environment rather than open highway cruising. This drive will feel like a series of connected neighborhood roads and main arteries, requiring your attention to turns and local traffic patterns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
25 Mile Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near East Tienken Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rochester, MI to Macomb, MI is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (East Tienken Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (East Tienken Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles (Runyon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East Tienken Road
Turn right onto East Tienken Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East Tienken Road
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Runyon Road
Enter roundabout onto Runyon Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
25 Mile Road
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
10 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Mile Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| East Tienken Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Runyon Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| North Rochester Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
25 Mile Road
— 6.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on M 150
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on M 150
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Rochester Road
3
Turn right onto East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
Use the right lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Tienken Road
5
Continue on East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
6
Enter roundabout onto Runyon Road
150 ft
·
3 sec
·
Runyon Road
7
Continue on Runyon Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Runyon Road
8
Continue on 25 Mile Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
25 Mile Road
9
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
150 ft
·
4 sec
·
25 Mile Road
10
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
25 Mile Road
11
Enter roundabout
270 ft
·
7 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.58 one way
$3.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Macomb on Thursday
Local time
12:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
19 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
17m 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 Rochester, MI to Macomb, MI covers 10.1 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 25 Mile Road, East Tienken Road, Runyon Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5 miles from Rochester, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.58 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.
The drive from Rochester, MI to Macomb, MI is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (East Tienken Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (East Tienken Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles (Runyon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Rochester, MI to Macomb, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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