Origin
Macomb, MI
Late night in Macomb on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macomb, MI to Oxford, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
21 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oxford, MI
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Trip Overview
Macomb, MI to Oxford, MI is 21 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Orion Road and 25 Mile Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest and the state of Michigan, making it a convenient local excursion. The drive is primarily on local roads, so expect a more involved driving experience than a simple highway cruise. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick getaway or an easy day trip, offering a taste of the local landscape without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Orion Road | 7.7 mi | 13m |
| 25 Mile Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| North Lapeer Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Tienken Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Runyon Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Washington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Flint Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Rochester Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Orion Road
— 7.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Oxford, MI.
1
Start on this road
31 ft
·
0 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
25 Mile Road
3
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
145 ft
·
4 sec
·
25 Mile Road
4
Continue on 25 Mile Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
25 Mile Road
5
Continue on Runyon Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Runyon Road
6
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
186 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Tienken Road
7
Continue on East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
8
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Tienken Road
9
Continue on East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
10
Turn right onto North Rochester Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Rochester Road
11
Turn left onto Orion Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Orion Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on Territorial Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Territorial Road
13
Continue on Orion Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Orion Road
14
Enter roundabout
92 ft
·
8 sec
15
Continue
373 ft
·
8 sec
16
Turn straight onto Orion Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Orion Road
17
Enter roundabout onto East Flint Street
90 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Flint Street
18
Continue on East Flint Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Flint Street
19
Continue on East Flint Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Flint Street
20
Turn right onto M 24
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Lapeer Road
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on M 24
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Washington Street
22
Turn sharp right onto East Burdick Street
92 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Burdick Street
23
Arrive at destination
East Burdick Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 8.4 and 21 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
East Tienken Road
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Orion Road
Turn left onto Orion Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
East Flint Street
Enter roundabout onto East Flint Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
17.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
M 24 / North Lapeer Road
Turn right onto M 24 / North Lapeer Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
21 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
East Burdick Street
Turn sharp right onto East Burdick Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Oxford, MI
Late night in Oxford on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
2 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
36m 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?
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy' local drive with no highway time at all. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.7 miles along Orion Road. As you navigate, you'll primarily use Orion Road, 25 Mile Road, and North Lapeer Road, experiencing a typical Midwestern local road feel. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience that requires your attention due to the numerous changes in direction.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Orion Road.
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 8.4 miles in near East Tienken 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 36m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles (East Tienken Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.4 miles (Orion Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles (East Flint Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,057 ft
628 ft
Total Climb
447 ft
Total Descent
18 ft
Highest Point
1,057 ft
~21 mi in
Elevation Range
429 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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 7.7 miles on Orion 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 8.4 miles (East Tienken Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.4 miles (Orion Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles (East Flint Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oxford, 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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