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Trip from Macomb, MI to Attica, MI

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

Drive Time

44m

Distance

30.9 mi

50 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
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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Trip Overview

Macomb, MI to Attica, MI is 30.9 miles and takes about 44 minutes via M 53, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Michigan. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns rather than a long, straight highway cruise. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or a convenient way to connect two nearby points without significant time commitment. It's a straightforward drive that gets you where you need to go efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
M 53 9.3 mi 13m
Romeo Plank Road 7.2 mi 10m
North Van Dyke Road 5.6 mi 7m
I 69 4.7 mi 4m
32 Mile Road 2 mi 2m
South Lake Pleasant Road 1.3 mi 3m
Williams Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: M 53 — 9.3 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

301 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Continue on Romeo Plank Road

7.2 mi · 10 min · Romeo Plank Road
3

Turn left onto 32 Mile Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · 32 Mile Road
4

Turn right onto M 53

9.3 mi · 13 min · M 53
5

Turn left onto M 53

5.6 mi · 7 min · North Van Dyke Road
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 69 West: Flint
7

Merge onto I 69

4.7 mi · 4 min · I 69
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 58 sec
Exit 163 Toward Lake Pleasant Road Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn right onto South Lake Pleasant Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · South Lake Pleasant Road
10

Turn right onto Williams Street

93 ft · 4 sec · Williams Street
11

Arrive at destination

Williams Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 29.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
7.3 mi into trip | ~10m in | 32 Mile Road

Turn left onto 32 Mile Road

Navigation decision point

4
9.2 mi into trip | ~13m in | M 53

Turn right onto M 53

Navigation decision point

4
18.5 mi into trip | ~26m in | M 53 / North Van Dyke Road

Turn left onto M 53 / North Van Dyke Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
24.1 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward I 69 West: Flint

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 69 West: Flint
7
29.1 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward Lake Pleasant Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 163 Toward Lake Pleasant Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.83 one way

$9.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.30 $10.61
premium $4.89 $5.95 $11.89
diesel $5.61 $6.82 $13.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.3 0 $3.24 $1.48
Efficient EV 7.7 0 $2.70 $1.24
EV Truck/SUV 12.4 0 $4.33 $1.98

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Macomb, MI

Late night in Macomb on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 12 to 16 mph 86% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:50AM EDT until April 19 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 10:42AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

Attica, MI

Late night in Attica on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°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

24 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

44m 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?

This journey is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only about 15% of the route on highways. You'll navigate primarily using M 53, Romeo Plank Road, and North Van Dyke Road. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn or change in road designation is 9.3 miles on M 53. This means you'll be adjusting your speed and direction more frequently than on a typical interstate drive, so keep your attention focused on the changing road conditions and navigation.

Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on M 53.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in near 32 Mile Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles (32 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (M 53): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (M 53 / North Van Dyke Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 30.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on M 53. 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 7.3 miles (32 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (M 53): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (M 53 / North Van Dyke Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Attica, 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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