If you are planning a trip from Macomb to Troy, prepare for a 236.8-mile journey that takes approximately 3 hours and 52 minutes of driving time. Since this route is contained entirely within the Midwest, you won't experience major regional shifts, but the path is significantly longer than a direct commute. Budget about $36 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Because the drive is under four hours, it is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. With one planned stop, you can easily pace yourself while navigating the local road network.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
111.7 miles from Macomb, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 10
106.1 mi
2h 4m
I 75
78.5 mi
1h 24m
25 Mile Road
6.9 mi
10m
South M 37
5.4 mi
7m
West 13 Mile Road
5.1 mi
12m
North Cleveland Drive
3.6 mi
8m
North Woodbridge Avenue
3 mi
4m
Dutton Road
2.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 106.1 mi, about 2h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Troy, MI.
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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 NorthUse the right lane.
19
Merge onto I 75
27 mi·29 min·I 75
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
51 mi·54 min·I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 162BToward US 10 West: Midland
22
Continue on US 10
11 mi·11 min·US 10
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
38 mi·38 min·US 10
Toward US 10: Clare
24
Take the exit onto US 10
57 mi·1 hr 15 min·US 10
Toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac
25
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
0.1 mi·19 sec·East Washington
26
Turn left onto M 37
0.3 mi·37 sec·South M 37
27
Continue on M 37
0.6 mi·1 min·Michigan Avenue
28
Continue on M 37
5.2 mi·7 min·South M 37
29
Continue on M 37
3.0 mi·4 min·North Woodbridge Avenue
30
Turn right onto West 15 Mile Road
0.5 mi·1 min·West 15 Mile Road
31
Continue on North Bingham Avenue
1.6 mi·3 min·North Bingham Avenue
32
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi·37 sec·West Main Street
33
Continue on North Cleveland Drive
3.6 mi·8 min·North Cleveland Drive
34
Continue on West 13 Mile Road
5.1 mi·12 min·West 13 Mile Road
35
Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue
133 ft·3 sec·North Dickinson Avenue
36
Arrive at destination
North Dickinson Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3-hour and 52-minute drive, try to depart during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on these local roads. Since the route is entirely non-highway, stay alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions along the 236.8-mile path. One well-timed stop is all you need to recharge before finishing the drive, so look for a convenient location midway through your journey. Given the flexibility of a one-day trip, feel free to adjust your departure time to suit your personal schedule. Keep your navigation system running, as the reliance on local roads like East Tienken Road requires precise turns to keep you on track.
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 111.7 miles from Macomb, MI, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.1 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 49 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.7 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Troy, 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 223.4 miles and 4h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 US 10 for about 106.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.4 and 18 — 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
5
10 mi into trip|~16m in|West Tienken Road
Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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.
5
13.2 mi into trip|~22m in|Dutton Road
Turn left onto Dutton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.93 one way
$69.85 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$38.35
$76.69
premium
$4.89
$42.99
$85.98
diesel
$5.61
$49.32
$98.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67
0
$23.46
$10.72
Efficient EV
55.9
0
$19.55
$8.94
EV Truck/SUV
89.4
1
$31.28
$14.30
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Night
in Macomb on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 14 mph90% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:36AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 8:13AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Destination
Troy, MI
Night
in Troy on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
4h 41m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a typical interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, relying instead on local arteries like 25 Mile Road, Runyon Road, and East Tienken Road. You will find yourself navigating constant turns rather than cruising at high speeds on a monotonous expressway. This setup demands your full attention, as the road character remains consistent throughout the journey. It is a technical driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over long-distance highway stretches.
83% 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: 106.1 mi on US 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in near East Tienken Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 223.4 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 8.4 miles (East Tienken Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10 miles (West Tienken Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.1 miles (North Adams Road): 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 Troy, MI, road signs point toward To M 115: Ludington and Cadillac.
To M 115: Ludington
146.4 mi in|~2h 45m|via US 10
Cadillac
146.4 mi in|~2h 45m|via US 10
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 41m. Total distance: 223.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 106.1 miles on US 10. 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 Troy, 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 8.4 miles (East Tienken Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10 miles (West Tienken Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.1 miles (North Adams Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Troy, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
