This 530.2-mile journey from Chassell, MI, to Macomb, MI, will take approximately 10 hours and 14 minutes of driving time, making it a substantial trek. Given its length and duration, this route is best tackled over two days to avoid fatigue. You'll primarily be on I-75, Wilson Memorial Drive, and M-28, with 63% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $83. This long-distance drive, entirely within the Midwest region of Michigan, offers a straightforward path connecting two points in the state.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
265.1 miles from Chassell, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
262 mi
4h 31m
Wilson Memorial Drive
76.6 mi
1h 37m
M-28
70.9 mi
1h 24m
US 2
65.1 mi
1h 15m
M 77
17.3 mi
20m
Palms Avenue
10.2 mi
14m
25 Mile Road
6.9 mi
10m
US-41/M-28
3.8 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 262 mi, about 4h 31m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 43 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,882 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,736
Quietest
2 AM
~90 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
20.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chassell, MI and Macomb, MI.
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Start on US 41
77 mi·1 hr 37 min·Wilson Memorial Drive
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Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
92 ft·5 sec·US 41; M 28
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Continue on US 41; M 28
0.9 mi·1 min·US 41; M 28
4
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
94 ft·5 sec·Palms Avenue
5
Continue on US 41; M 28
10 mi·14 min·Palms Avenue
6
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
116 ft·6 sec·US-41/M-28
7
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.5 mi·45 sec·US-41/M-28
8
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
103 ft·6 sec·US-41/M-28
9
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.6 mi·2 min·US-41/M-28
10
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.0 mi·1 min·Marquette Bypass
11
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
109 ft·6 sec·Marquette Bypass
12
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.2 mi·14 sec·Marquette Bypass
13
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
107 ft·1 sec·Marquette Bypass
14
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.5 mi·52 sec·Marquette Bypass
15
Take the exit onto US 41; M 28
410 ft·10 sec·US 41; M 28
16
Merge onto US 41; M 28
2.6 mi·4 min·South Front Street
17
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.6 mi·2 min·US-41/M-28
18
Turn left onto M 28
36 mi·42 min·M-28
19
Continue on M 28
2.2 mi·4 min·West Munising Avenue
20
Continue on M 28
0.2 mi·22 sec·Cedar Street
21
Continue on M 28
35 mi·41 min·M-28
22
Turn sharp right onto M 77
17 mi·20 min·M 77
23
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
65 mi·1 hr 15 min·US 2
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
25
Merge onto I 75
94 mi·1 hr 37 min·I 75
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
124 mi·2 hr 7 min·I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi·11 min·I 75; US 23
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
33 mi·35 min·I 75
29
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 81Toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, LapeerUse the slight right lane.
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Continue on I 75 BL
0.2 mi·27 sec·I 75 BL
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL
0.6 mi·57 sec·I 75 BL
Toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
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Turn left
88 ft·3 sec
Use the left lane.
33
Turn left
154 ft·7 sec
34
Continue on Shimmons Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Shimmons Road
35
At end of road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Shimmons Road
36
At end of road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
0.3 mi·37 sec·North Squirrel Road
37
Turn right onto Tienken Road
3.5 mi·6 min·Tienken Road
Use the right lane.
38
Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road
128 ft·3 sec·West Tienken Road
39
Continue on West Tienken Road
1.6 mi·3 min·West Tienken Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
40
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
159 ft·5 sec·East Tienken Road
41
Continue on East Tienken Road
0.6 mi·1 min·East Tienken Road
42
Enter roundabout onto Runyon Road
150 ft·3 sec·Runyon Road
43
Continue on Runyon Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Runyon Road
44
Continue on 25 Mile Road
6.0 mi·9 min·25 Mile Road
45
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
150 ft·4 sec·25 Mile Road
46
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi·1 min·25 Mile Road
47
Enter roundabout
270 ft·7 sec
48
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 10-hour drive, splitting it into two days is highly recommended for safety and comfort. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight and get a good portion of the driving done. You'll have two planned stops in the data, but be sure to add personal breaks as needed, especially during the 262-mile stretch on I-75. Keep an eye on your fuel levels; the estimated cost is $83, so budget accordingly, and plan your refueling stops in advance, particularly in less populated areas.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 265.1 miles from Chassell, MI, or about 5h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 117 miles or 2h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 265.1 miles or 5h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 265.1 miles or 5h 26m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 56m
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 Chassell, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chassell, MI
Aim for roughly 265 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Macomb, MI
Aim for roughly 265 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 117 miles from Chassell, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 262 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 30
5 decision points cluster between mile 91 and 516.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
91 mi into trip|~1h 58m in|US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
169.2 mi into trip|~3h 35m in|M 77
Turn sharp right onto M 77
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
346 mi into trip|~6h 49m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
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513.9 mi into trip|~9h 43m 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
6
516.6 mi into trip|~9h 50m in|Tienken Road
Turn right onto Tienken Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$78.30 one way
$156.60 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg186 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$86.44
$172.88
premium
$4.72
$98.44
$196.88
diesel
$4.80
$100.11
$200.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$78
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$208–$318
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 185.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $56 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
159.1
1
$55.67
$25.45
Efficient EV
132.6
1
$46.39
$21.21
EV Truck/SUV
212.1
2
$74.23
$33.93
Gas CO2
186 kg
EV CO2
62 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Chassell, MI
Night
in Chassell on Saturday
Local time
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Smoke
E 0 to 5 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Macomb, MI
Night
in Macomb on Saturday
Local time
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Smoke
N 8 mph0% chanceLive 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
29 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
10h 14m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Keweenaw National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The stories of people and copper in the Keweenaw Peninsula have been intertwined for more than 7,000 years. Indigenous peoples made copper into tools and trade items. Investors and immigrants arrived...
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coa...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
$25
near mile 149.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a driving experience that is largely highway-focused, with 63% of your journey utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 262 miles on I-75, which means significant portions will be at higher speeds. While the route is primarily interstate, there are segments on M-28 and Wilson Memorial Drive that might offer a slightly different pace. The character of the drive shifts as you progress, moving from the more rural feel of the Upper Peninsula to the more developed areas as you approach Macomb.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
48 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 262 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
At 10h 14m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 91 miles in near US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 530.2 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 91 miles (US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 169.2 miles (M 77): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 346 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,629 ft618 ft
Total Climb
1,851 ft
Total Descent
1,845 ft
Highest Point
1,629 ft
~37.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,012 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Chassell, MI to Macomb, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.
The longest stretch is about 262 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 265 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 35 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 35 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 91 miles (US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 169.2 miles (M 77): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 346 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Keweenaw National Historical Park and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.2 hours each way, a round trip means 20.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Macomb, MI before the return drive.
