Origin
Macomb, MI
Late night in Macomb on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macomb, MI to Swartz Creek, 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 16m
Distance
57.1 mi
92 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 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Swartz Creek, MI
Frank Krasznavolgyi
Trip Overview
Connecting Macomb to Swartz Creek, this 57.1-mile journey is a straightforward transit across Michigan’s Midwest landscape. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 16 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $9, the route is as economical as it is efficient. Since you stay within the same state, the transition between these two points is seamless and lacks the complexity of long-distance travel. Because the drive is short, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or splitting the trip into multiple segments. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you where you need to go with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 32.2 mi | 34m |
| 25 Mile Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Dutton Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Tienken Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Brown Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West Tienken Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Miller Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 32.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Swartz Creek, 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
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Tienken Road
Use the left lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road
143 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Tienken Road
11
Continue on West Tienken Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Tienken Road
12
Turn right onto North Adams Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Adams Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto Dutton Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Dutton Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Brown Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on Brown Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
Use the left lane.
17
Turn straight onto Joslyn Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Joslyn Road
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 75 North
Use the right lane.
19
Merge onto I 75
27 mi
·
29 min
·
I 75
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
23
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 69 West: Lansing
24
Merge onto I 69
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 129
Toward Miller Road
Use the slight right lane.
26
Turn right onto Miller Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Miller Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Arrive at destination
Miller Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 12.1 and 55.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
12.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
North Adams Road
Turn right onto North Adams Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
18 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 75 North
7
50.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
7
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
7
55.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward Miller Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 129
Toward Miller Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.93 one way
$17.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.80 | $19.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.61 | $25.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Swartz Creek, MI
Late night in Swartz Creek on Sunday
Local time
3:47 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
5 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 16m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 62% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a combination of local roads like 25 Mile Road and high-speed arteries, including I-75 and the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. The most significant portion of your drive occurs on a 32.2-mile stretch of I-75, which provides the bulk of the route's momentum. While you start on smaller roads, the transition to the interstate defines the character of the trip, shifting from local navigation to a steady, consistent pace. Expect a functional drive that favors speed and directness over winding, scenic detours.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.2 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and 25 Mile Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.1 miles in near North Adams Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.1 miles you will encounter 18 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 12.1 miles (North Adams Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 50.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Swartz Creek, MI, road signs point toward Port Huron and Flint.
Port Huron
50.5 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Flint
50.8 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 57.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.2 miles on I 75. 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 Swartz Creek, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 12.1 miles (North Adams Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 50.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Swartz Creek, 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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