Drive Time
4h 55m
Distance
341.5 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
The drive from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Macomb, MI covers 341.5 miles and takes about 4h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bingham Avenue, East Easterday Avenue, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
170.7 miles from Sault Ste. Marie, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 55m drive with frequent turns across 341.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bingham Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Easterday Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shimmons Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Squirrel Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tienken Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Tienken Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Tienken Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Sault Ste. Marie, MI and Macomb, MI.
Start on Dawson Street
Turn left onto Bingham Avenue
Turn right onto East Easterday Avenue
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
Keep slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac
Turn left
Turn left
Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
Turn right onto Tienken Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road
Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road
Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road
Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road
Continue on 25 Mile Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road
Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
Enter the roundabout toward the route
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 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 170.7 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macomb, MI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Sault Ste. Marie, 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 Sault Ste. Marie, MI
This is one driving day of about 341.5 miles and 4h 55m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 170.7 mi from Sault Ste. Marie, MI · 2h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
171 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 170.7 miles from Sault Ste. Marie, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Macomb, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$50.70 one way
$101.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $57.18 | $114.36 |
| premium | $4.65 | $62.57 | $125.14 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $71.31 | $142.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.5 | 1 | $35.86 | $16.39 |
| Efficient EV | 85.4 | 0 | $29.88 | $13.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 136.6 | 1 | $47.81 | $21.86 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in Sault Ste. Marie on Saturday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Macomb on Saturday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Skidway Lake, MI
171 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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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