Origin
Macomb, MI
Late night in Macomb on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macomb, MI to Allen Park, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
44.2 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Allen Park, MI
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Trip Overview
This 44.2-mile drive from Macomb, MI to Allen Park, MI is a straightforward local journey through the Midwest, taking about an hour to complete. With no highway driving involved and a fuel cost estimated at $7, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. It's a drive that prioritizes local roads, making it feel more connected to the communities you pass through. Given its short duration and lack of complex navigation, you won't need an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your day. Plan for a relaxed pace as you navigate the numerous turns that define this drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Mound Road | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Christopher Columbus Freeway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| 23 Mile Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Garfield Road | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
— 7.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Allen Park, MI.
1
Start on this road
104 ft
·
2 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on Garfield Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Garfield Road
3
Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
23 Mile Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward M 53 South: Detroit
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto M 53
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 15
Toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West
Use the slight right lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road
184 ft
·
7 sec
·
18 1/2 Mile Road
8
Continue on 18 1/2 Mile Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
18 1/2 Mile Road
9
Turn straight onto Mound Road
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Mound Road
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Mound Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Mound Road
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
12
Keep slight right at fork onto Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 696
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 18
Toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I-696 West to I-75 South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I-696 West to I-75 South
Toward I 75 South: Detroit, Toledo
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 75
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 53B
Toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 94
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 94
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 204
Toward M 39: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward M 39 South: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward M 39 South: Southfield Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
24
Continue on M 39
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southfield Road
25
Keep slight left at fork onto M 39
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Southfield Road
26
Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Roosevelt Avenue
27
Turn left onto Garfield Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Garfield Avenue
28
Turn left onto Allen Road
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allen Road
29
Arrive at destination
Allen Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Macomb, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 235 decision points cluster between mile 10.2 and 31.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West
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 15
Toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West
8
22.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 18
Toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
8
23 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I-696 West to I-75 South
Keep slight left at fork onto I-696 West to I-75 South toward I 75 South: Detroit, Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 South: Detroit, Toledo
8
31.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
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 53B
Toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
8
31.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 West: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.91 one way
$13.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.59 | $15.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.51 | $17.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Allen Park, MI
Late night in Allen Park on Sunday
Local time
3:35 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 1m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 44.2-mile stretch, as the highway share is a solid 0%. This means you'll be on familiar Garfield Road, 23 Mile Road, and M 53 South for the full hour-long journey. The absence of any significant highway stretches means you'll be at local speeds, constantly adjusting your course. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to speak of, as the route is characterized by frequent turns rather than long, uninterrupted segments of road. Be prepared for an engaging, albeit not particularly fast, driving experience.
62% 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: 7.7 mi on South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and Mound Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.2 miles you will encounter 23 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 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23 miles (I-696 West to I-75 South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Between Macomb, MI and Allen Park, MI, road signs point toward M 53 South: Detroit, Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West, Port Huron, Flint and Toledo - among others.
M 53 South: Detroit
5.1 mi in
|
~7m
Van Dyke Road North
10.2 mi in
|
~13m
18 ½ Mile Road West
10.2 mi in
|
~13m
Port Huron
19 mi in
|
~28m
Flint
22.8 mi in
|
~33m
Toledo
23 mi in
|
~33m
|
via I-696 West to I-75 South
Chicago
31.1 mi in
|
~42m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 44.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. 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 Allen Park, 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 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23 miles (I-696 West to I-75 South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Allen Park, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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