Origin
L'Anse, MI
Night in L'Anse on Saturday
Local time
9:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from L'Anse, MI to Macomb, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 46m
Distance
506.7 mi
815 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$79
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 38m
★
6 AM
9h 47m
8 AM
10h 4m
10 AM
9h 53m
12 PM
9h 51m
3 PM
9h 54m
5 PM
10h 3m
8 PM
9h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
L'Anse, MI
HONG SON
Trip Overview
L'Anse to Macomb is 506.7 miles and takes about 9h 46m via I-75 and US-2, with a fuel budget near $79 and requiring an overnight stop. This long-distance journey primarily traverses Michigan's Midwest regions, connecting the Upper Peninsula to the Lower Peninsula. You'll experience a significant shift in scenery and road type as you make your way south. Given the nearly 10-hour drive time, planning for an overnight stay is essential for a safe and enjoyable trip. This route is best suited for those prioritizing efficient travel across 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
253.3 miles from L'Anse, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 10m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 262 mi | 4h 31m |
| M-28 | 70.9 mi | 1h 24m |
| US 2 | 65.1 mi | 1h 15m |
| US 41 | 53.4 mi | 1h 10m |
| 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
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between L'Anse, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on East Broad Street
0.6 mi
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1 min
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East Broad Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 41
52 mi
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1 hr 8 min
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US 41
3
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
92 ft
·
5 sec
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US 41; M 28
4
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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US 41; M 28
5
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
94 ft
·
5 sec
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Palms Avenue
6
Continue on US 41; M 28
10 mi
·
14 min
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Palms Avenue
7
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
116 ft
·
6 sec
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US-41/M-28
8
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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US-41/M-28
9
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
103 ft
·
6 sec
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US-41/M-28
10
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US-41/M-28
11
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Marquette Bypass
12
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
109 ft
·
6 sec
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Marquette Bypass
13
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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Marquette Bypass
14
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
107 ft
·
1 sec
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Marquette Bypass
15
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
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Marquette Bypass
16
Take the exit onto US 41; M 28
410 ft
·
10 sec
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US 41; M 28
17
Merge onto US 41; M 28
2.6 mi
·
4 min
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South Front Street
18
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US-41/M-28
19
Turn left onto M 28
36 mi
·
42 min
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M-28
20
Continue on M 28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
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West Munising Avenue
21
Continue on M 28
0.2 mi
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22 sec
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Cedar Street
22
Continue on M 28
35 mi
·
41 min
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M-28
23
Turn sharp right onto M 77
17 mi
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20 min
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M 77
24
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
65 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
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US 2
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
26
Merge onto I 75
94 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
I 75
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
124 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi
·
11 min
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I 75; US 23
29
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 75
30
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 81
Toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
Use the slight right lane.
31
Continue on I 75 BL
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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I 75 BL
32
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
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I 75 BL
Toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
33
Turn left
88 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left lane.
34
Turn left
154 ft
·
7 sec
35
Continue on Shimmons Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
36
At end of road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Shimmons Road
37
At end of road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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North Squirrel Road
38
Turn right onto Tienken Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Tienken Road
Use the right lane.
39
Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Tienken Road
40
Continue on West Tienken Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Tienken Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
41
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Tienken Road
42
Continue on East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
43
Enter roundabout onto Runyon Road
150 ft
·
3 sec
·
Runyon Road
44
Continue on Runyon Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Runyon Road
45
Continue on 25 Mile Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
25 Mile Road
46
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
150 ft
·
4 sec
·
25 Mile Road
47
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
25 Mile Road
48
Enter roundabout
270 ft
·
7 sec
49
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 9-hour 46-minute duration, this drive is best split over two days. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight for your first leg. With two recommended stops, you can break up the 506.7 miles effectively. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you transition between US-2 and I-75, as services can be more spread out in certain sections. A practical tip is to plan your overnight stay roughly halfway, around the 250-mile mark, to ensure a balanced and less strenuous journey.
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 253.3 miles from L'Anse, MI, or about 5h 10m 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 111 miles or 2h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 253.3 miles or 5h 10m 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 253.3 miles or 5h 10m
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 29m
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 L'Anse, 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 L'Anse, MI
Aim for roughly 253 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Macomb, MI
Aim for roughly 253 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 111 miles from L'Anse, 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.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
167 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
334 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Skidway Lake, MIOvernight Options
Night 1
253 mi · about 4.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Dafter, MI after about 253 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 111 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 253.3 miles from L'Anse, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 262 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 253 miles or 4.9 hours on the road.
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 315 decision points cluster between mile 67.5 and 493.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
67.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
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US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
145.7 mi into trip
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~3h 7m in
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M 77
Turn sharp right onto M 77
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
322.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 22m in
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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
8
490.4 mi into trip
|
~9h 15m 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
493.2 mi into trip
|
~9h 23m in
|
Tienken Road
Turn right onto Tienken Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$79.22 one way
$158.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
177 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $86.98 | $173.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $97.51 | $195.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $111.87 | $223.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$79
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$209–$319
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 177.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $53 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 152 | 1 | $53.20 | $24.32 |
| Efficient EV | 126.7 | 1 | $44.34 | $20.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 202.7 | 2 | $70.94 | $32.43 |
Gas CO2
177 kg
EV CO2
59 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.
Destination
Macomb, MI
Night in Macomb on Saturday
Local time
9:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Flat Rock, MI
167 mi in
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
6 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
9h 46m 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.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore
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 122.3
Park Closure: Munising Falls Trail Closed Until Further Notice
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...
29 mi from route
~73 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a blend of highway driving and more traditional road travel, with 76% of it being on highways. You'll spend a considerable amount of time on I-75, including a continuous stretch of 262 miles, which allows for steady progress. The initial portion of your drive will utilize M-28 and US-2, providing a different driving experience before merging onto the interstate. Expect a mix of faster-paced highway travel and sections where you'll navigate more directly through communities.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
49 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
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and M-28. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 67.5 miles in near US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 506.7 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 67.5 miles (US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 145.7 miles (M 77): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 322.5 miles (I 75): 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.
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 L'Anse, MI to Macomb, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.
Detroit
322.5 mi in
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~6h 22m
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via I 75
Frequently Asked Questions
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 253 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 67.5 miles (US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 145.7 miles (M 77): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 322.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Keweenaw National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.8 hours each way, a round trip means 19.6 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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