Origin
Martin, MI
Late night in Martin on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Martin, MI to Macomb, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 29m
Distance
182.2 mi
293 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Martin, MI
Gianluca Pugliese
Trip Overview
This 182.2-mile drive from Martin, Michigan, to Macomb, Michigan, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can comfortably be completed in about 3 hours and 29 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it's a practical option for getting between these two Midwest locations. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $28. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making it an efficient way to cover the distance. With just one recommended stop, you can maximize your time at your destination.
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
91.1 miles from Martin, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 51.5 mi | 52m |
| I 96 | 42.3 mi | 45m |
| I 75 | 34.7 mi | 37m |
| US 131 | 20.6 mi | 22m |
| Paul B. Henry Freeway | 10.3 mi | 10m |
| 25 Mile Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Tienken Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| West Tienken Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 51.5 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martin, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on A-45
121 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto West Allegan Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Allegan Street
3
Continue on 116th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
116th Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids
5
Merge onto US 131
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US 131
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 76-77
Toward M 6: 68th Street, Lansing, Holland
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward M 6: Lansing, Holland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward M 6 East: Lansing
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto M 6
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Paul B. Henry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I-96 East: Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 96
42 mi
·
45 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
2.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 89
Toward I 69 East: Flint
13
Merge onto I 69
52 mi
·
52 min
·
I 69
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
16
Merge onto I 75; US 23
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75; US 23
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 75
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 81
Toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
Use the slight right lane.
19
Continue on I 75 BL
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 75 BL
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 75 BL
Toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
21
Turn left
88 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left
154 ft
·
7 sec
23
Continue on Shimmons Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
24
At end of road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
25
At end of road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Squirrel Road
26
Turn right onto Tienken Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Tienken Road
Use the right lane.
27
Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Tienken Road
28
Continue on West Tienken Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Tienken Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
29
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Tienken Road
30
Continue on East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
31
Enter roundabout onto Runyon Road
150 ft
·
3 sec
·
Runyon Road
32
Continue on Runyon Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Runyon Road
33
Continue on 25 Mile Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
25 Mile Road
34
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
150 ft
·
4 sec
·
25 Mile Road
35
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
25 Mile Road
36
Enter roundabout
270 ft
·
7 sec
37
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 29-minute duration, this trip is ideal for a single day. Consider an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the Detroit metropolitan area. With only one planned stop and a highway-focused profile, you can be flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without exits is over 50 miles on I-69. A good tip for this route is to download offline maps, as cell service can be spotty on certain highway segments.
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 91.1 miles from Martin, MI, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.5 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 40 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.1 miles or 1h 40m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macomb, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Martin, 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 Martin, MI
This is one driving day of about 182.2 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Martin, 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 69 for about 51.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.1 miles from Martin, 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 295 decision points cluster between mile 21.7 and 165.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
21.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward M 6: 68th Street, Lansing, Holland
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 76-77
Toward M 6: 68th Street, Lansing, Holland
8
21.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward M 6: Lansing, Holland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward M 6: Lansing, Holland
7
22.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward M 6 East: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward M 6 East: Lansing
7
33.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I-96 East: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I-96 East: Lansing
8
165.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 59m in
Take the exit toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
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 81
Toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.48 one way
$56.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.28 | $62.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.06 | $70.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.23 | $80.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.7 | 0 | $19.13 | $8.75 |
| Efficient EV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.94 | $7.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.9 | 0 | $25.51 | $11.66 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Macomb, MI
Late night in Macomb on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
4 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 29m 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 experience on this route, with 88% of the drive taking place on interstates. The main arteries include I-69, I-96, and I-75, facilitating a relatively fast pace. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 51.5 miles on I-69, offering a sustained period of highway driving. While primarily interstate, the landscape will transition as you move through Michigan's Midwest terrain. This route prioritizes efficient travel over scenic detours.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.5 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 96. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.7 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 29 significant decision points across 182.2 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 21.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles: 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Martin, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward Lansing, Holland, M 6: Lansing, M 6 East: Lansing, Detroit and M 24: Pontiac - among others.
Lansing
21.7 mi in
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~24m
Holland
21.7 mi in
|
~24m
M 6: Lansing
21.9 mi in
|
~24m
M 6 East: Lansing
22.3 mi in
|
~25m
Detroit
130.5 mi in
|
~2h 20m
M 24: Pontiac
165.9 mi in
|
~2h 59m
Lapeer
165.9 mi in
|
~2h 59m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 29m. Total distance: 182.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.5 miles on I 69. 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 Macomb, 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 21.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Macomb, 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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