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Trip from Macomb, MI to Algonac, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

43m

Distance

26.9 mi

43 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Algonac, MI

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Trip Overview

This short, 26.9-mile drive from Macomb, MI to Algonac, MI takes approximately 43 minutes and is best suited as a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a highway share of 0%, making it a relaxed journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, reflecting its brief distance. This route is characterized by frequent turns, offering a hands-on driving experience through the Midwest region. Given its minimal duration and distance, no overnight stay is necessary, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
23 Mile Road 10 mi 16m
Dixie Highway 4.7 mi 7m
Pointe Tremble Road 4.3 mi 7m
Dyke Road 2.8 mi 4m
Romeo Plank Road 2.2 mi 3m
Green Street 1.5 mi 3m
Main Street 0.6 mi <1m
Saint Clair River Drive 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: 23 Mile Road — 10 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Algonac, MI.

1

Start on this road

201 ft · 5 sec · this road
2

Continue on 25 Mile Road

0.3 mi · 26 sec · 25 Mile Road
3

Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

18 ft · 0 sec · Romeo Plank Road
4

Continue on Romeo Plank Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Romeo Plank Road
5

Turn left onto 23 Mile Road

10 mi · 16 min · 23 Mile Road
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on M 29

1.5 mi · 3 min · Green Street
7

Continue on M 29

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Main Street
8

Continue on M 29

4.7 mi · 7 min · Dixie Highway
9

Continue on M 29

2.8 mi · 4 min · Dyke Road
10

Continue on M 29

4.3 mi · 7 min · Pointe Tremble Road
11

Continue on M 29

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Saint Clair River Drive
12

Turn left

333 ft · 26 sec
13

Turn right

31 ft · 2 sec
14

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 26.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | Romeo Plank Road

Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
2.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | 23 Mile Road

Turn left onto 23 Mile Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
3
26.9 mi into trip | ~43m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
26.9 mi into trip | ~43m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.21 one way

$8.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.62 $9.23
premium $4.89 $5.18 $10.35
diesel $5.61 $5.94 $11.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.1 0 $2.82 $1.29
Efficient EV 6.7 0 $2.35 $1.08
EV Truck/SUV 10.8 0 $3.77 $1.72

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Macomb, MI

Late night in Macomb on Sunday

Local time

1:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 7 to 12 mph 90% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:16PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:16PM CDT until April 23 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

Algonac, MI

Late night in Algonac on Sunday

Local time

1:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

26 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

43m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no segments on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10 miles along 23 Mile Road. This driving profile means you'll be actively managing your navigation for most of the 43-minute trip. The roads like 23 Mile Road, Dixie Highway, and Pointe Tremble Road will guide you through the local landscape, requiring your attention at various intersections.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on 23 Mile Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Romeo Plank Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Macomb, MI to Algonac, MI is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Romeo Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles (23 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles: Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

628 ft 579 ft

Total Climb

16 ft

Total Descent

63 ft

Highest Point

628 ft

Elevation Range

50 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10 miles on 23 Mile Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.3 miles (Romeo Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles (23 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Algonac, MI before heading back.

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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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