Clinton Village to Macomb is 99.2 miles and takes about 2 hours and 1 minute via I 69 and I 75, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Michigan, moving from one Midwest locale to another. It's a fairly straightforward trip, primarily on major highways, making it a practical choice for a quick journey. You'll find the route offers a direct path, ideal if you're looking to get from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this for a day trip where getting there is as important as the destination itself.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.6 miles from Clinton Village, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
45.2 mi
46m
I 75
34.7 mi
37m
25 Mile Road
6.9 mi
10m
Tienken Road
3.5 mi
6m
West Tienken Road
1.6 mi
3m
Old US-27
1.1 mi
1m
Shimmons Road
1.1 mi
3m
Runyon Road
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 45.2 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Village, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on Chetwyn Drive
0.2 mi·49 sec·Chetwyn Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto East Stoll Road
0.6 mi·2 min·East Stoll Road
3
Turn right onto OLD US-27
1.1 mi·1 min·OLD US-27
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward I 69 East: Flint
5
Merge onto I 69
45 mi·46 min·I 69
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, DetroitUse the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
8
Merge onto I 75; US 23
1.9 mi·2 min·I 75; US 23
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
33 mi·35 min·I 75
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 81Toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, LapeerUse the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 75 BL
0.2 mi·27 sec·I 75 BL
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL
0.6 mi·57 sec·I 75 BL
Toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
13
Turn left
88 ft·3 sec
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left
154 ft·7 sec
15
Continue on Shimmons Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Shimmons Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Shimmons Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
0.3 mi·37 sec·North Squirrel Road
18
Turn right onto Tienken Road
3.5 mi·6 min·Tienken Road
Use the right lane.
19
Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road
128 ft·3 sec·West Tienken Road
20
Continue on West Tienken Road
1.6 mi·3 min·West Tienken Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
159 ft·5 sec·East Tienken Road
22
Continue on East Tienken Road
0.6 mi·1 min·East Tienken Road
23
Enter roundabout onto Runyon Road
150 ft·3 sec·Runyon Road
24
Continue on Runyon Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Runyon Road
25
Continue on 25 Mile Road
6.0 mi·9 min·25 Mile Road
26
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
150 ft·4 sec·25 Mile Road
27
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi·1 min·25 Mile Road
28
Enter roundabout
270 ft·7 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2-hour duration, this trip is easily completed in a single day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. You can leave in the morning to arrive by late morning, or depart after lunch and reach your destination in the afternoon. With only 99.2 miles, you likely won't need many stops, but keep an eye on fuel levels, especially before you start your longest stretch on I 69. A practical tip is to ensure you have enough gas before merging onto I 69, as services can be more spread out on that particular highway segment.
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 49.6 miles from Clinton Village, MI, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.2 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 22 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.6 miles or 54m 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 28m
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 Clinton Village, 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 Clinton Village, MI
This is one driving day of about 99.2 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Clinton Village, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 45.2 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 85.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|East Stoll Road
At end of road, turn left onto East Stoll Road
Navigation decision point
7
47.5 mi into trip|~51m in
Take the exit toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
6
47.9 mi into trip|~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
8
82.9 mi into trip|~1h 30m 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
85.7 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|Tienken Road
Turn right onto Tienken Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.13 one way
$30.27 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$16.67
$33.34
premium
$4.81
$18.77
$37.54
diesel
$5.61
$21.90
$43.80
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
East Stoll Road
(0.6 mi)$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.8
0
$10.42
$4.76
Efficient EV
24.8
0
$8.68
$3.97
EV Truck/SUV
39.7
0
$13.89
$6.35
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Clinton Village, MI
Afternoon
in Clinton Village on Tuesday
Local time
2:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Macomb, MI
Afternoon
in Macomb on Tuesday
Local time
2:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
SE 2 to 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.
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
22 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 1m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the route utilizing major highways like I 69 and I 75. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 45.2 miles on I 69, offering a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. The character of the drive is largely about efficient travel, characterized by well-maintained interstate conditions for most of the journey. Expect a consistent driving experience as you transition between these major arteries.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.2 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Stoll Road.
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 22 significant decision points across 99.2 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 0.2 miles (East Stoll Road): Navigation decision point; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clinton Village, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward Detroit, M 24: Pontiac and Lapeer.
Detroit
47.5 mi in|~51m
M 24: Pontiac
82.9 mi in|~1h 30m
Lapeer
82.9 mi in|~1h 30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 99.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.2 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.04 in tolls one way, starting with East Stoll Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 0.2 miles (East Stoll Road): Navigation decision point; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Macomb, MI before heading back.
