Origin
Thomas, MI
Night in Thomas on Thursday
Local time
9:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thomas, MI to Macomb, MI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thomas, MI
Daniil Kondrashin
Trip Overview
The drive from Thomas, MI to Macomb, MI covers 25.4 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Orion Road, 25 Mile Road, North Lapeer Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on Orion Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 25.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Orion Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Thomas Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Thomas Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 7.5 miles (West Flint Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (North Rochester Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Thomas Road
At end of road, turn left onto Thomas Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
West Flint Street
Turn left onto West Flint Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
16 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
North Rochester Road
At end of road, turn right onto North Rochester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
East Tienken Road
Turn left onto East Tienken Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
17.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Runyon Road
Enter roundabout onto Runyon Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Orion Road | 7.8 mi | 13m |
| 25 Mile Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| North Lapeer Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| South Lapeer Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| East Tienken Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Washington Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Runyon Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Flint Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Orion Road
— 7.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomas, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on First Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
First Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Thomas Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Thomas Road
3
Turn left onto M 24
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North Lapeer Road
4
Continue on M 24
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Washington Street
5
Continue on M 24
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Lapeer Road
6
Turn left onto West Flint Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Flint Street
Use the left lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto Orion Road
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
Orion Road
8
Continue on Orion Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Orion Road
9
Enter roundabout onto Orion Road
74 ft
·
6 sec
·
Orion Road
10
Continue on Orion Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Orion Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on Territorial Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Territorial Road
12
Continue on Orion Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Orion Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto North Rochester Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Rochester Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
Use the left lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Tienken Road
16
Continue on East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
17
Enter roundabout onto Runyon Road
150 ft
·
3 sec
·
Runyon Road
18
Continue on Runyon Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Runyon Road
19
Continue on 25 Mile Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
25 Mile Road
20
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
150 ft
·
4 sec
·
25 Mile Road
21
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
25 Mile Road
22
Enter roundabout
270 ft
·
7 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.97 one way
$7.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Night in Macomb on Thursday
Local time
9:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 7 to 12 mph
90% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:04PM EDT until April 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:04PM EDT until April 22 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette 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
28 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
43m 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 Thomas, MI to Macomb, MI covers 25.4 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Orion Road, 25 Mile Road, North Lapeer Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Thomas, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.97 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 is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Thomas Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 7.5 miles (West Flint Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (North Rochester Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Thomas, MI to Macomb, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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