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Trip from Macomb, MI to Wayland, MI

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

Drive Time

3h 21m

Distance

172.4 mi

278 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 9m ★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 45m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m

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

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Downtown Wayland, MI, MI

Wayland, MI

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Trip Overview

This 172.4-mile drive from Macomb, MI to Wayland, MI is a straightforward, single-day adventure that takes about 3 hours and 21 minutes. It's a highway-focused trip, with 82% of the journey on major interstates, making it an efficient way to travel across Michigan. With an estimated fuel cost of $27, it's an economical option for a quick getaway. You'll spend most of your time on I-96, so expect a consistent driving experience. This route is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.

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

86.2 miles from Macomb, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 42.9 mi 46m
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway 42.7 mi 43m
I 75 32.2 mi 34m
US 131 9.4 mi 10m
Paul B. Henry Freeway 7.8 mi 8m
I 69 7.2 mi 7m
25 Mile Road 6.9 mi 10m
Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast 2.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 42.9 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

43 mi · 43 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
25

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 25 sec
Toward US 127: Clare, Lansing Use the slight right lane.
26

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec
27

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec
28

Merge onto I 69

7.2 mi · 7 min · I 69
29

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 29 sec
Exit 81 Toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
30

Keep slight left at fork

1.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 81 Toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
31

Merge onto I 96

43 mi · 46 min · I 96
32

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 46 Toward M 6 West: Holland Use the slight right lane.
33

Continue on M 6

7.8 mi · 8 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway
34

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 11 Toward Kalamazoo Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Exit 11 Toward Kalamazoo Avenue
36

Turn slight left onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast

2.4 mi · 3 min · Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
37

Continue on 84th Street Southeast

2.3 mi · 3 min · 84th Street Southeast
38

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
39

Merge onto US 131

9.4 mi · 10 min · US 131
40

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 64 Toward 135th Avenue, Wayland Use the slight right lane.
41

Turn left onto West Superior Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Superior Street
42

Arrive at destination

West Superior Street

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour and 21-minute drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize your day in Wayland. Since it's a single-day trip, flexibility is key; you can plan for just one brief stop if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 42.9-mile stretch on I-96, to avoid any unnecessary detours. The $27 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer. Given the highway-heavy nature, ensure your vehicle is ready for sustained driving.

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 86.2 miles from Macomb, MI, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.9 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 38 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 86.2 miles or 1h 44m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wayland, 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 172.4 miles and 3h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 42.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Michigan, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corunna, MI

86 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

Holly, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Haslett, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.2 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.

Stomping Grounds Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 61.6

Durand, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19895411550

Visit website

Battle Alley Coffee Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 37

Holly, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12482450512

Visit website

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 49.3

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18106359196

Visit website

Coffee Clubhouse LLC

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 147.8

Kentwood, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+16168035450

Visit website

Brody's Be Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 147.8

Ada, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Courageous Coffee Cafe & Bakery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 123.2

Portland, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+15179754213

Visit website

Independence Oaks County Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 24.6

Village of Clarkston, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm

+12486250877

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 49.3

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Fitzgerald Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 110.9

Grand Ledge, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15176277351

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 49.3

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Frog Hollow

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 160.1

Wyoming, Michigan

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16165303164

Visit website

Ford Field Central Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Shelby Township, Michigan

+15867310300

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 31

5 decision points cluster between mile 50.5 and 171.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
94.7 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit toward US 127: Clare, Lansing

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 US 127: Clare, Lansing
7
148.1 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in

Take the exit toward M 6 West: Holland

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 46 Toward M 6 West: Holland
8
171.4 mi into trip | ~3h 18m in

Take the exit toward 135th Avenue, Wayland

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 64 Toward 135th Avenue, Wayland

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.95 one way

$53.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $29.59 $59.19
premium $4.89 $33.18 $66.35
diesel $5.61 $38.06 $76.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.7 0 $18.10 $8.28
Efficient EV 43.1 0 $15.08 $6.90
EV Truck/SUV 69 0 $24.14 $11.03

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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 15, 2026

Origin

Macomb, MI

Late night in Macomb on Sunday

Local time

12:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wayland, MI

Late night in Wayland on Sunday

Local time

12:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 21m 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 82% of the drive utilizing major freeways like I-96, Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, and I-75. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 42.9 miles on I-96, offering a period of sustained travel. This means you'll be on the faster, more direct roads for the majority of your journey. The profile suggests a consistent pace, primarily characterized by highway driving rather than winding country lanes.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.9 mi on I 96.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 50.5 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 31 significant decision points across 172.4 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 50.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.7 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.

Between Macomb, MI and Wayland, MI, road signs point toward Port Huron, Flint, Lansing and M 6 West: Holland.

Port Huron

50.5 mi in | ~1h 6m

Flint

50.8 mi in | ~1h 6m

Lansing

94.7 mi in | ~1h 52m

M 6 West: Holland

148.1 mi in | ~2h 50m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 21m. Total distance: 172.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 42.9 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 Wayland, 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 50.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Wayland, 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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