Leland to Macomb is 258.3 miles and takes about 5h 24m via South Main Street, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a drive that primarily utilizes surface roads for the entire 258.3 miles, with no highway segments to consider. With just one recommended stop and a total duration under six hours, this route is a straightforward option for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
129.2 miles from Leland, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
80 mi
1h 25m
US 10
57 mi
57m
West M-115 Highway
55.6 mi
1h 16m
County Road 633
10.9 mi
17m
25 Mile Road
6.9 mi
10m
North M-37 Highway
6.9 mi
9m
South Good Harbor Trail
6.5 mi
8m
North Manitou Trail
5.8 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 80 mi, about 1h 25m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 58 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,891 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,192
Quietest
2 AM
~130 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Leland, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on River Street
80 ft·9 sec·River Street
2
Turn left onto M 22
0.3 mi·44 sec·South Main Street
3
Continue on M 22
280 ft·6 sec·South Main Street
4
Continue on M 22
5.8 mi·8 min·North Manitou Trail
5
Turn left onto CR 651
6.5 mi·8 min·South Good Harbor Trail
6
Continue on CR 651
0.4 mi·39 sec·Kasson Street
7
Continue on CR 651; CR 616
5.3 mi·8 min·South Cedar Road
8
Turn left onto M 72
1.0 mi·1 min·East Traverse Highway
9
Turn right onto Tilton Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Tilton Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto Cedar Run Road
1.7 mi·2 min·Cedar Run Road
11
Turn right onto Strait Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Strait Road
12
Turn left onto CR 610
0.1 mi·12 sec·North Long Lake Road
13
Continue on East Long Lake Road
2.1 mi·2 min·East Long Lake Road
14
Turn left onto Secor Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Secor Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto CR 633
3.7 mi·5 min·North West Silver Lake Road
16
Continue on CR 633
11 mi·17 min·County Road 633
17
Continue on North 13 Road
0.7 mi·1 min·North 13 Road
18
At end of road, turn right onto M 37
6.9 mi·9 min·North M-37 Highway
19
Enter roundabout onto M 115
210 ft·2 sec·West M-115 Highway
20
Continue on M 115
354 ft·5 sec·West M-115 Highway
21
Merge onto M 115
55 mi·1 hr 16 min·West M-115 Highway
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Toward US 10 East: Clare
23
Merge onto US 10
11 mi·10 min·US 10
24
Take the exit onto US 10
46 mi·46 min·US 10
Toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 140AToward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
26
Merge onto I 75; US 23
36 mi·38 min·I 75; US 23
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.
30
Continue on I 75 BL
0.2 mi·27 sec·I 75 BL
31
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL
0.6 mi·57 sec·I 75 BL
Toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
32
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
Given the 5h 24m estimated drive time, leaving Leland in the morning should allow you to reach Macomb comfortably within daylight hours. The route has one recommended stop, so plan for a brief pause around the halfway point to stretch your legs. With a fuel cost estimated at $41, it's wise to ensure your tank is full before departing Leland to avoid any mid-route fuel searches. Since this is a surface road drive, be prepared for potentially slower speeds and local traffic conditions throughout the 258.3-mile journey.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 129.2 miles from Leland, MI, or about 2h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 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 57 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.2 miles or 2h 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 4h 20m
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 Leland, 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 Leland, MI
This is one driving day of about 258.3 miles and 5h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Leland, 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 80 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 33
5 decision points cluster between mile 20.3 and 244.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
20.3 mi into trip|~30m in|Cedar Run Road
At end of road, turn left onto Cedar Run Road
Navigation decision point
5
26.7 mi into trip|~38m in|CR 633 / North West Silver Lake Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 633 / North West Silver Lake Road
Navigation decision point
6
161.6 mi into trip|~3h 26m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 140A
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
8
242 mi into trip|~4h 53m 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
244.8 mi into trip|~5h in|Tienken Road
Turn right onto Tienken Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.31 one way
$92.62 round trip
$4.55/gal25.4 MPG avg90 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.19
$52.80
$105.60
premium
$5.79
$58.92
$117.84
diesel
$6.47
$65.79
$131.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.5
0
$27.12
$12.40
Efficient EV
64.6
0
$22.60
$10.33
EV Truck/SUV
103.3
1
$36.16
$16.53
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Leland, MI
Morning
in Leland on Sunday
Local time
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Clear
SW 20 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 18 at 12:29AM EDT until October 18 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Destination
Macomb, MI
Morning
in Macomb on Sunday
Local time
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Clear then Areas Of Frost
SW 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 18 at 12:29AM EDT until October 18 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
43°F
Edenville, MI
129 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.
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
14 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
5h 24m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore
Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450’ above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna make up the natural world of Sleeping Bear Dunes. High dunes afford spectacula...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate through areas like South Main Street, North Manitou Trail, and South Good Harbor Trail. Since there are no highways, anticipate a consistent pace without the frequent acceleration and deceleration associated with exit ramps. The longest stretch without a significant break is undefined, but the overall profile suggests a steady cruise through towns and local roads.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
48 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 20.3 miles in near Cedar Run 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 33 significant decision points across 258.3 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 20.3 miles (Cedar Run Road): Navigation decision point; at 26.7 miles (CR 633 / North West Silver Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 161.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,411 ft589 ft
Total Climb
1,267 ft
Total Descent
1,235 ft
Highest Point
1,411 ft
~73.8 mi in
Elevation Range
822 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Leland, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward Bay City, M 24: Pontiac and Lapeer.
Leland is a village in Leelanau County, Michigan (also known as the Leelanau Peninsula on the shore of Lake Michigan. Leland is the site of the oldest and largest Ottawa village on the Leelanau Peninsula named Mishi-me-go-bing, "the place where canoes run up into the river to land, because they have no harbor". European settlement began when the Antoine Manseau family came from North Manitou Island in 1853.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 24m. Total distance: 258.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 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 20.3 miles (Cedar Run Road): Navigation decision point; at 26.7 miles (CR 633 / North West Silver Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 161.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 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.
