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Trip from Macomb, MI to Moscow, MI

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

Drive Time

2h 26m

Distance

121.6 mi

196 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 17m ★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m

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 Moscow, MI is 121.6 miles and takes about 2 hours 26 minutes via I 94, M 14, and Walter P Reuther Freeway, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, primarily within Michigan, offering a straightforward journey. With a mixed drive profile, it's a solid option for a single day. You can expect a practical drive that should be manageable for most vehicles. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover this distance without significant detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

60.8 miles from Macomb, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 34.5 mi 36m
M 14 21.9 mi 23m
Walter P Reuther Freeway 20 mi 21m
Moscow Road 11.4 mi 15m
Mound Road 7.3 mi 11m
M 60 6.1 mi 8m
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway 5.8 mi 6m
Christopher Columbus Freeway 5 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 34.5 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Moscow, 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

20 mi · 21 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 1 Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
17

Merge onto I 275; I 96

5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
18

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor Use the slight right lane.
19

Merge onto M 14

17 mi · 17 min · M 14
20

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14

5.4 mi · 5 min · M 14
Exit 45 Toward M 14: Ann Arbor Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Merge onto I 94

34 mi · 36 min · I 94
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
22

Take the exit onto M 60

6.1 mi · 8 min · M 60
Toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson
23

Turn left onto Moscow Road

11 mi · 15 min · Moscow Road
24

Turn right onto US 12

378 ft · 12 sec · East Chicago Road
25

Turn left onto West Street

142 ft · 6 sec · West Street
26

Arrive at destination

West Street

Trip Plan

Given the short duration of approximately 2 hours and 26 minutes, this is comfortably a one-day trip. Leaving in the morning should provide ample time to reach Moscow, MI, with flexibility for brief stops if needed. While the longest stretch without exiting is 34.5 miles on I 94, plan for fuel stops before embarking or be mindful of stations along the route, especially if your vehicle has lower fuel efficiency. The estimated fuel cost is around $19, making it an economical choice. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, particularly on I 94, as it can get busy during peak commuting hours.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 60.8 miles from Macomb, MI, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.5 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 27 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 60.8 miles or 1h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moscow, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Macomb, 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 Macomb, MI

This is one driving day of about 121.6 miles and 2h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Macomb, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 34.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Farmington, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farmington, MI

61 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

Royal Oak, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ann Arbor, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.8 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Dozer Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 69.5

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17349295217

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BIGGBY COFFEE

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jackson, Michigan

1.1 mi

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jackson, Michigan

2.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Rawaq Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 69.5

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17344368412

Visit website

Farmhouse Coffee & Ice Cream

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Farmington Hills, Michigan

1.2 mi

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Royal Oak

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Royal Oak, Michigan

1.6 mi

Dozer Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 69.5

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17349295217

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 104.2

Jackson, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+15177952812

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 104.2

Jackson, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+15179900800

Visit website

Zou Zou's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.2

Chelsea, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17344334226

Visit website

Dunkin'

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 78.2

Chelsea, Michigan

Hours: 4:30 am–7 pm

+17345622004

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 104.2

Jackson, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+15178885135

Visit website

The Drip House Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 69.5

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+17348004135

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 78.2

Chelsea, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–7 pm

+17347194712

Rawaq Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 69.5

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17344368412

Visit website

Farmhouse Coffee & Ice Cream

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 34.7

Farmington Hills, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12485627708

Visit website

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Royal Oak

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 26.1

Royal Oak, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12483077161

Visit website

Chazzano Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 26.1

Berkley, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12486914256

Visit website

BakeCurry Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 43.4

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12484828747

ALWADI COFFEE

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 52.1

Plymouth, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17344046349

Visit website

The Red Dot Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 43.4

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–7:30 pm

+12483083989

Visit website

RēNū Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 43.4

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 8:30 am–3:30 pm

+12483745955

Visit website

LegaSea Aquarium & The Reptarium

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 8.7

Utica, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+15868846941

Visit website

Breakout Escape Rooms Royal Oak

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 26.1

Royal Oak, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–11:30 pm

+15863596944

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 26.1

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12488507182

Visit website

The Fifth Wall Escape Rooms

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 26.1

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 3–10 pm

+12482914305

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 34.7

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12484767928

Visit website

Maybury State Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 52.1

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+12483498390

Visit website

Leslie Science & Nature Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 60.8

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17349971553

Visit website

Ford Field Central Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 8.7

Shelby Township, Michigan

+15867310300

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 64.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
5.1 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward M 53 South: Detroit

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward M 53 South: Detroit
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
7
19.2 mi into trip | ~28m in | Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

Keep slight right at fork onto Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West toward I 696 West: Lansing

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 696 West: Lansing
8
39.6 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

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 1 Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
8
64.2 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | M 14

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14: Ann Arbor

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 45 Toward M 14: Ann Arbor

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.01 one way

$38.02 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.87 $41.75
premium $4.89 $23.40 $46.80
diesel $5.61 $26.85 $53.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.5 0 $12.77 $5.84
Efficient EV 30.4 0 $10.64 $4.86
EV Truck/SUV 48.6 0 $17.02 $7.78

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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 18, 2026

Origin

Macomb, MI

Afternoon in Macomb on Sunday

Local time

1:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 12 to 16 mph 86% chance Live forecast

Destination

Moscow, MI

Afternoon in Moscow on Sunday

Local time

1:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Farmington, MI

61 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

21 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

2h 26m 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 route presents a mixed drive, with 49% of it on highways. You'll experience stretches on major freeways like I 94, including a significant 34.5-mile segment without needing to exit. The drive begins with freeway sections, transitioning through parts of the Walter P Reuther Freeway and M 14 before settling onto I 94. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially more local road sections as you approach your destination. The character of the drive shifts gradually, offering variety without being overly complex.

49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.5 mi on I 94.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 5.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 121.6 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 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles (Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Moscow, MI, road signs point toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West, Port Huron, Toledo, M 14: Ann Arbor and M 60 - among others.

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

Toledo

40.9 mi in | ~53m

M 14: Ann Arbor

47 mi in | ~1h

M 60

104 mi in | ~2h 2m | via M 60

Jackson

104 mi in | ~2h 2m | via M 60

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 121.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34.5 miles on I 94. 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 Moscow, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles (Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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