Origin
Macomb, MI
Late night in Macomb on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macomb, MI to Burton, 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 10m
Distance
54.7 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burton, MI
BREAKS OUT
Trip Overview
Traveling from Macomb to Burton covers 54.7 miles, making it an ideal day trip that typically requires about 1 hour and 10 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey stays within the Midwest region of Michigan, you can easily complete the entire route in one day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $8 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating this path involves a blend of local roads like Romeo Plank Road, M 53, and the I-69 corridor. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, the straightforward nature of this drive makes it a manageable trek for any driver looking to get between these two points efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 27.2 mi | 27m |
| M 53 | 9.3 mi | 13m |
| Romeo Plank Road | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| North Van Dyke Road | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| 32 Mile Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| Lapeer Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Belsay Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Genesee Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 27.2 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Burton, 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
27 mi
·
27 min
·
I 69
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward Belsay Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto North Belsay Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Belsay Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Lapeer Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lapeer Road
11
Turn left onto South Genesee Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Genesee Road
12
Turn right onto Lippincott Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Lippincott Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Amy Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Amy Street
14
Arrive at destination
Amy Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.4 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 51.7 — 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
6
51.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward Belsay Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Belsay Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.55 one way
$17.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.53 | $21.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.08 | $24.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.63 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Burton, MI
Late night in Burton on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
1 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
1h 10m 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 mixed driving experience that transitions between local thoroughfares and major highways. With a highway share of 50%, you will spend half your time navigating regional surface roads before merging onto faster-paced traffic. The longest uninterrupted portion of your trip occurs on I-69, where you will cover a 27.2-mile stretch. This shift from local roads to the interstate keeps the drive engaging, as you move from slower, more controlled speeds to the steady pace of highway travel. Being prepared for this change in rhythm ensures you stay comfortable as the road character evolves throughout the hour-long commute.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.2 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in near 32 Mile Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 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 1h 10m. Total distance: 54.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.2 miles on I 69. 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 Burton, 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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