Connecting Blissfield to Macomb, this 101.9-mile journey across Michigan is a straightforward trek that takes approximately 2 hours and 11 minutes. Since the entire trip stays within the Midwest, you can easily complete the drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $15 on fuel to cover the distance, making this a cost-effective option for travel. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, including I-75, the North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, and the Fisher Freeway. Because of its efficiency, this trip is well-suited for travelers looking to move between these two Michigan locations with minimal logistical complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.9 miles from Blissfield, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
28.9 mi
30m
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
14 mi
15m
Fisher Freeway
12.8 mi
14m
East Adrian Street
9.5 mi
13m
Samaria Road
5.5 mi
9m
M 53
5 mi
5m
Metropolitan Parkway
3.3 mi
4m
Saint Anthony Road
3.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 28.9 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blissfield, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on US 223
9.5 mi·13 min·East Adrian Street
2
Enter roundabout onto US 223
257 ft·3 sec·US 223
3
Continue on US 223
0.1 mi·11 sec·US 223
4
Enter roundabout onto Saint Anthony Road
244 ft·3 sec·Saint Anthony Road
5
Continue on Saint Anthony Road
3.0 mi·4 min·Saint Anthony Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto Secor Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Secor Road
7
Turn right onto Samaria Road
5.5 mi·9 min·Samaria Road
8
Continue on Lakeside Road
1.7 mi·2 min·Lakeside Road
9
Continue on Luna Pier Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Luna Pier Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward I 75 North: Detroit
11
Merge onto I 75
29 mi·30 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 75
11 mi·12 min·Fisher Freeway
Toward I 75Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
1.7 mi·2 min·Fisher Freeway
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi·47 sec
Exit 48Toward I 96 West: Lansing, Michigan AvenueUse the slight left lane.
15
Continue on I 96
1.5 mi·2 min·Jeffries Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 190AToward I 94 West, I 94 East: Chicago, Port HuronUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 94 East: Port HuronUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 94
2.0 mi·2 min·Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
302 ft·5 sec
Exit 216AToward I 75: Flint, ToledoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 North: FlintUse the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 75
14 mi·15 min·North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 67Toward Rochester RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn right onto Rochester Road
0.2 mi·18 sec·Rochester Road
Use the right lane.
24
Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road
2.0 mi·3 min·East Big Beaver Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
3.1 mi·4 min·Metropolitan Parkway
26
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
0.1 mi·22 sec·Metropolitan Parkway
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto M 53
2.2 mi·3 min·Van Dyke Avenue
Use the right lane.
28
Keep slight right at fork onto M 53
5.0 mi·5 min·M 53
Toward M 53 North: Imlay City
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi·48 sec
Exit 20AToward 23 Mile Road EastUse the slight right lane.
30
Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
2.8 mi·4 min·23 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
31
Turn left onto Garfield Road
2.0 mi·2 min·Garfield Road
Use the straight lane.
32
Enter roundabout
181 ft·4 sec
33
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 11-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule since no formal overnight stops are required. If you want to avoid the heaviest congestion on the North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, aim to time your departure outside of standard morning or evening rush hours. Keep your fuel budget around $15 in mind as you plan, and ensure your tank is topped off before hitting the longer 28.9-mile stretches. Because there are no mandatory stops built into this 101.9-mile route, feel free to pull over whenever you need a break to keep your energy up. Keeping a steady pace on the interstate will help you maintain your arrival time estimate.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.9 miles from Blissfield, MI, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.9 miles.
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 22 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.9 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macomb, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blissfield, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Blissfield, MI
This is one driving day of about 101.9 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Blissfield, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 28.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 64.5 and 69.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
64.5 mi into trip|~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward I 96 West: Lansing, Michigan Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 48
Toward I 96 West: Lansing, Michigan Avenue
8
66.6 mi into trip|~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Chicago, Port Huron
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 190A
Toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Chicago, Port Huro...
8
66.8 mi into trip|~1h 23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 East: Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 94 East: Port Huron
8
69 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 216A
Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
7
69.1 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.93 one way
$31.86 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.49
$34.98
premium
$4.89
$19.61
$39.22
diesel
$5.61
$22.50
$45.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.6
0
$10.70
$4.89
Efficient EV
25.5
0
$8.92
$4.08
EV Truck/SUV
40.8
0
$14.27
$6.52
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Blissfield, MI
Late night
in Blissfield on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Macomb, MI
Late night
in Macomb on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 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
2h 11m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience with 61% of your time spent on major interstates and freeways. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating the flow of traffic on I-75, which features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 28.9 miles. The transition from the rural feel of Blissfield to the busier corridors of the Chrysler and Fisher Freeways dictates the rhythm of the drive. It is a functional, no-nonsense commute that favors speed and directness over scenic detours. You should prepare for a consistent, high-speed pace as you move through these interconnected Michigan highway systems.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.9 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 64.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 101.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 64.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Blissfield, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward Port Huron, Toledo, M 53 North: Imlay City and 23 Mile Road East.
Port Huron
66.6 mi in|~1h 23m
Toledo
69 mi in|~1h 27m
M 53 North: Imlay City
91.7 mi in|~1h 57m|via M 53
23 Mile Road East
96.7 mi in|~2h 2m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 101.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.9 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Macomb, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 64.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Macomb, MI before heading back.
