Origin
Springfield, MI
Night in Springfield on Thursday
Local time
11:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, MI to Macomb, MI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
28.8 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
This 28.8-mile drive from Springfield to Macomb, Michigan, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 44 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate via I-75 South, 25 Mile Road, and Tienken Road, with 41% of the journey taking place on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this is an economical option for a short getaway. The drive offers a mixed profile, suggesting a blend of faster road sections and more local travel. Since it's so short, you won't need to worry about overnight stays; you can depart and return on the same day with plenty of time to spare.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 28.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The personality of this drive is predominantly functional, with a significant portion (41%) spent on highways. Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between the broader I-75 South and more localized roads like 25 Mile Road and Tienken Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.2 miles on I-75 South, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you progress, the character of the drive will likely shift from interstate speeds to more suburban or local road conditions, requiring adjustments in your driving style.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I-75 South is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.5 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 28.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles (I 75 BL): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
12.5 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
13.3 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
13.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Shimmons Road
Enter roundabout onto Shimmons Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
15.3 mi into trip
|
~21m 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 Springfield, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward M 24: Pontiac and Lapeer.
M 24: Pontiac
12.5 mi in
|
~14m
Lapeer
12.5 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-75 South | 11.2 mi | 11m |
| 25 Mile Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Tienken Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| West Tienken Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Dixie Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Shimmons Road | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Runyon Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I 75 BL | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I-75 South
— 11.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on Dixie Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dixie Highway
2
Continue on Dixie Highway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Dixie Highway
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 75 South: Detroit
4
Merge onto I 75
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I-75 South
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 81
Toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on I 75 BL
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 75 BL
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 75 BL
Toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
8
Turn left
88 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left
154 ft
·
7 sec
10
Continue on Shimmons Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Squirrel Road
13
Turn right onto Tienken Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Tienken Road
Use the right lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Tienken Road
15
Continue on West Tienken Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Tienken Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Tienken Road
17
Continue on East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
18
Enter roundabout onto Runyon Road
150 ft
·
3 sec
·
Runyon Road
19
Continue on Runyon Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Runyon Road
20
Continue on 25 Mile Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
25 Mile Road
21
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
150 ft
·
4 sec
·
25 Mile Road
22
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
25 Mile Road
23
Enter roundabout
270 ft
·
7 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.50 one way
$9.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.94 | $9.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Night in Macomb on Thursday
Local time
11:36 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
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
44m 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 Springfield, MI to Macomb, MI covers 28.8 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I-75 South, 25 Mile Road, Tienken Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 miles from Springfield, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.50 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 28.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles (I 75 BL): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Between Springfield, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward M 24: Pontiac and Lapeer.
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