Traveling from Haslett to Macomb is a straightforward 92.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 54 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your budget for fuel will be approximately $14, making this an economical option for a quick transit across the Midwest. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares like I-69 BL and I-75, ensuring a focused and efficient transit. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, the lack of required stops makes it a simple point-to-point drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.2 miles from Haslett, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69 BL
38.3 mi
39m
I 75
34.7 mi
37m
25 Mile Road
6.9 mi
10m
Tienken Road
3.5 mi
6m
Marsh Road
1.8 mi
4m
West Tienken Road
1.6 mi
3m
Shimmons Road
1.1 mi
3m
Runyon Road
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 69 BL
— 38.3 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haslett, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on Haslett Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Haslett Road
2
Turn right onto Marsh Road
1.8 mi·4 min·Marsh Road
3
Turn straight onto I 69 BL
0.2 mi·20 sec·Saginaw Highway
4
Take the ramp onto I 69 BL
0.2 mi·27 sec·I 69 BL
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 BL
38 mi·38 min·I 69 BL
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
Since the total duration is under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to leave during off-peak hours if you want to avoid potential congestion on I-75, as this segment carries a high volume of traffic. You won't need to plan for lengthy rest breaks given the short distance, but keeping a $14 fuel budget in mind helps with your pre-trip preparation. Because the route is concentrated on major highways, keep a close watch on your exit signs as you transition onto 25 Mile Road to ensure you don't overshoot your final destination in Macomb.
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 46.2 miles from Haslett, MI, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.3 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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.2 miles or 51m 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 23m
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 Haslett, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Haslett, MI
This is one driving day of about 92.4 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Haslett, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 BL for about 38.3 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 40.7 and 78.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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40.7 mi into trip|~45m 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
41.1 mi into trip|~45m 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
76.1 mi into trip|~1h 23m 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
76.9 mi into trip|~1h 25m 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
6
78.8 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|Tienken Road
Turn right onto Tienken Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.45 one way
$28.89 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.86
$31.72
premium
$4.89
$17.78
$35.56
diesel
$5.61
$20.40
$40.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.7
0
$9.70
$4.44
Efficient EV
23.1
0
$8.09
$3.70
EV Truck/SUV
37
0
$12.94
$5.91
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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 15, 2026
Origin
Haslett, MI
Late night
in Haslett on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Macomb, MI
Late night
in Macomb on Sunday
Local time
1:57 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 54m 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 highway-focused experience, as 80% of your time will be spent cruising on major roads. The drive moves through the Midwest landscape with a consistent pace, anchored by a significant 38.3-mile uninterrupted stretch on I-69 BL. You will transition between high-speed interstate segments and the local transition onto 25 Mile Road as you near your destination. While the route lacks the complexity of winding backroads, the steady flow of traffic on the interstate keeps the journey moving predictably. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal deviation.
80% 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: 38.3 mi on I 69 BL.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 BL and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 40.7 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.4 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 40.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,095 ft628 ft
Total Climb
387 ft
Total Descent
635 ft
Highest Point
1,095 ft
~59.4 mi in
Elevation Range
466 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Haslett, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward Detroit, M 24: Pontiac and Lapeer.
Detroit
40.7 mi in|~45m
M 24: Pontiac
76.1 mi in|~1h 23m
Lapeer
76.1 mi in|~1h 23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 92.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.3 miles on I 69 BL. 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 40.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
