Origin
Carson City, MI
Afternoon in Carson City on Tuesday
Local time
12:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carson City, MI to Macomb, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
120.2 mi
193 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 31m
★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carson City, MI
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Carson City, MI to Macomb, MI is 120.2 miles and takes about 2h 42m via I 75, Cleveland Road, and Brady Road, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, making it a straightforward connection between two points in Michigan. Expect a mixed drive experience, with a significant portion on the interstate but also sections on local roads. Given its manageable length and duration, it's well-suited for a single-day trip. Budgeting around $19 for fuel should cover the 120.2 miles, making it an economical option.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.1 miles from Carson City, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 48.2 mi | 51m |
| Cleveland Road | 23.7 mi | 32m |
| Brady Road | 11.7 mi | 15m |
| Peet Road | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| 25 Mile Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| West Vienna Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Tienken Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| West Tienken Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 48.2 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carson City, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on M 57
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on M 57
24 mi
·
32 min
·
Cleveland Road
3
Continue on M 57
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Brady Road
4
Continue on M 57
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brady Street
5
Turn straight onto M 57
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broad Street
6
Turn right onto M 57
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
7
Turn straight onto M 57
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Peet Road
8
Continue on M 57
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Vienna Road
9
Continue on M 57
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West State Street
10
Continue on M 57
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
West Vienna Road
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
12
Merge onto I 75; US 23
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 75; US 23
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi
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11 min
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I 75; US 23
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
33 mi
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35 min
·
I 75
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 81
Toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on I 75 BL
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 75 BL
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 75 BL
Toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
18
Turn left
88 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left
154 ft
·
7 sec
20
Continue on Shimmons Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
22
At end of road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Squirrel Road
23
Turn right onto Tienken Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Tienken Road
Use the right lane.
24
Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Tienken Road
25
Continue on West Tienken Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Tienken Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Tienken Road
27
Continue on East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
28
Enter roundabout onto Runyon Road
150 ft
·
3 sec
·
Runyon Road
29
Continue on Runyon Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Runyon Road
30
Continue on 25 Mile Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
25 Mile Road
31
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
150 ft
·
4 sec
·
25 Mile Road
32
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
25 Mile Road
33
Enter roundabout
270 ft
·
7 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 2h 42m drive covering 120.2 miles, you have plenty of flexibility. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid early rush hour and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one stop suggested, you can choose a convenient point along I 75 or closer to your destination. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 48.2-mile stretch on I 75, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost of $19 makes this an affordable trip, so you can focus on enjoying the drive rather than worrying about expenses.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.1 miles from Carson City, MI, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.2 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 26 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.1 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
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 Carson City, 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 Carson City, MI
This is one driving day of about 120.2 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Carson City, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 48.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.1 miles from Carson City, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 55.2 and 106.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
8
103.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m 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
104.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m 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
105.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
106.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
|
Tienken Road
Turn right onto Tienken Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.79 one way
$37.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.63 | $41.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.13 | $46.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.54 | $53.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.62 | $5.77 |
| Efficient EV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.52 | $4.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.83 | $7.69 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Afternoon in Macomb on Tuesday
Local time
12:54 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 12:16PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:16PM CDT until April 23 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI
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
11 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
2h 42m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 120.2-mile journey offers a mixed driving profile, with 41% of it being highway. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced driving on I 75, including one segment that lasts for 48.2 miles without needing to exit. The remainder of the drive will likely involve navigating through local roads like Cleveland Road and Brady Road, offering a change of pace from the interstate. This blend means you'll get a taste of both efficient highway travel and more community-oriented routes as you progress toward Macomb.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.2 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 55.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 120.2 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 55.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.7 miles (I 75 BL): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Carson City, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward M 24: Pontiac and Lapeer.
M 24: Pontiac
103.9 mi in
|
~2h 11m
Lapeer
103.9 mi in
|
~2h 11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 120.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.2 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 55.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.7 miles (I 75 BL): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Macomb, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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