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Trip from Macomb, MI to Stony Point, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 19m

Distance

157.3 mi

253 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 7m ★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Stony Point, MI, MI

Stony Point, MI

Marian Florinel Condruz

Trip Overview

This 157.3-mile journey from Macomb, MI, to Stony Point, MI, will take you approximately 3 hours and 19 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-96, the Walter P. Reuther Freeway, and I-69, this drive is well-suited for a single day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $25. You'll be spending about 65% of your time on highways, making it a straightforward, focused drive through the Midwest region. Given the manageable distance and duration, you can easily complete this trip without needing an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

78.7 miles from Macomb, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 65.9 mi 1h 10m
Walter P Reuther Freeway 21.8 mi 23m
I 69 8.9 mi 9m
West Lawrence Highway 8.1 mi 12m
Mound Road 7.3 mi 11m
Lacey Road 6.7 mi 9m
East Pifer Road 5.5 mi 7m
Christopher Columbus Freeway 5 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 65.9 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Stony Point, 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

22 mi · 23 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 96

18 mi · 19 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

48 mi · 51 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 40 sec
Exit 98A Toward Lansing Rd SOUTH Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn straight onto Lansing Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Lansing Road
18

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 69 South: Ft Wayne
19

Merge onto I 69

8.9 mi · 9 min · I 69
20

Take the exit onto I 69 BL

0.4 mi · 52 sec · I 69 BL
Toward BL I 69: Lansing Rd, Charlotte
21

Turn right onto I 69 BL

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lansing Street
22

Continue on I 69 BL

1.3 mi · 1 min · East Lawrence Avenue
23

Continue on M 79

8.1 mi · 12 min · West Lawrence Highway
24

Turn left onto South Ionia Road

4.0 mi · 9 min · South Ionia Road
25

Turn right onto Five Point Highway

3.0 mi · 4 min · Five Point Highway
26

Continue on Butler Road

3.0 mi · 4 min · Butler Road
27

Turn left onto M 66

1.0 mi · 1 min · South M-66 Highway
28

Turn right onto Lacey Road

6.7 mi · 9 min · Lacey Road
29

Continue on East Pifer Road

5.5 mi · 7 min · East Pifer Road
30

Continue on Kingsbury Road

0.6 mi · 47 sec · Kingsbury Road
31

Continue on Orchard Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · Orchard Road
32

Continue on East Orchard Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Orchard Street
33

Turn right onto M 43

0.3 mi · 29 sec · North Grove Street
34

Turn left onto Delton Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Delton Road
35

Turn left onto Stoney Point Drive

0.6 mi · 2 min · Stoney Point Drive
36

Arrive at destination

Stoney Point Drive

Trip Plan

With a total duration of just over 3 hours, this trip offers flexibility. You can depart Macomb in the morning and arrive in Stony Point by midday, leaving plenty of time for activities at your destination. Plan for one stop to break up the 157.3 miles, perhaps around the halfway point where services are likely available along the interstates. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $25, but it's always wise to top off before embarking on the longest stretch of 65.9 miles on I-96 to ensure a smooth journey.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.7 miles from Macomb, MI, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.9 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 35 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 78.7 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stony Point, 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 157.3 miles and 3h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Macomb, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 65.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Clyde, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clyde, MI

79 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

Farmington, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Howell, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.7 miles from Macomb, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best coffee break · home stretch

The Local Grind, LLC

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Delton, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+12696235777

Coffee Barrel

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Holt, Michigan

1.2 mi

Black Iron Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Howell, Michigan

1.6 mi

The Local Grind, LLC

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Delton, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+12696235777

Coffee Barrel

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Holt, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+15176949000

Visit website

Black Iron Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Howell, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15172958259

Visit website

Coffee Beanery Brighton

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv

Brighton, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18102272233

Visit website

Farmhouse Coffee & Ice Cream

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Farmington Hills, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12485627708

Visit website

Coffee First Cafe & Bake Shoppe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15868385353

Visit website

517 Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15175745573

Visit website

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Royal Oak

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Royal Oak, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12483077161

Visit website

The Fifth Wall Escape Rooms

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 3–10 pm

+12482914305

Visit website

LegaSea Aquarium & The Reptarium

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Utica, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+15868846941

Visit website

Breakout Escape Rooms Royal Oak

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Royal Oak, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–11:30 pm

+15863596944

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12488507182

Visit website

Harris Nature Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Okemos, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15173493866

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12484767928

Visit website

Maybury State Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+12483498390

Visit website

Maybury Farm

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+12483740200

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 24

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 107.3 — 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
6
59.4 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | I 96

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
107.3 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Take the exit toward Lansing Rd SOUTH

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 98A Toward Lansing Rd SOUTH

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.59 one way

$49.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $27.00 $54.00
premium $4.89 $30.27 $60.54
diesel $5.61 $34.73 $69.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.2 0 $16.52 $7.55
Efficient EV 39.3 0 $13.76 $6.29
EV Truck/SUV 62.9 0 $22.02 $10.07

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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 20, 2026

Origin

Macomb, MI

Morning in Macomb on Tuesday

Local time

7:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stony Point, MI

Morning in Stony Point on Tuesday

Local time

7:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

61°F

Clyde, MI

79 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

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

3h 19m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 65% of the drive utilizing major interstates. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 65.9 miles on I-96, offering a period of consistent speed. While the majority of the route involves freeway driving, the transition between these main roads like I-96, the Walter P. Reuther Freeway, and I-69 means you'll experience varied highway environments. This isn't a winding, technical drive, but rather a direct path for efficient travel.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.9 mi on I 96.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Walter P Reuther Freeway. 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 24 significant decision points across 157.3 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 Stony Point, MI, road signs point toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West, Port Huron, Lansing Rd South and Charlotte.

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

Lansing Rd South

107.3 mi in | ~2h 3m

Charlotte

118.9 mi in | ~2h 17m | via I 69 BL

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 157.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 65.9 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Stony Point, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. 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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Stony Point, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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