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Trip from Mayfield, MI to Macomb, 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

4h 28m

Distance

226.2 mi

364 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 15m ★
6 AM
4h 28m
8 AM
4h 55m
10 AM
4h 38m
12 PM
4h 35m
3 PM
4h 39m
5 PM
4h 54m
8 PM
4h 20m

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

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Downtown Mayfield, MI, MI

Mayfield, MI

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Trip Overview

This 226.2-mile drive from Mayfield to Macomb, Michigan, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 28 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 71% of the journey on major roads. With an estimated fuel cost of $35, this is an accessible trip for most budgets. You'll spend most of your time on I-75, US-10, and East M-115 Highway, making it a straightforward journey through the Midwest region. Consider this a practical option if you're looking for an efficient trip between these two Michigan locations.

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

113.1 miles from Mayfield, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 80 mi 1h 25m
US 10 57 mi 57m
East M-115 Highway 34.9 mi 47m
North US 131 Highway 22.9 mi 24m
East M 113 8.7 mi 11m
25 Mile Road 6.9 mi 10m
Tienken Road 3.5 mi 6m
Voice Road 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 80 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mayfield, MI and Macomb, MI.

1

Start on CR 611

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Garfield Road
2

Turn left onto Voice Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Voice Road
3

Continue on Clark Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Clark Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto M 113

8.7 mi · 11 min · East M 113
5

Merge onto US 131

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 131
6

Continue on US 131

23 mi · 24 min · North US 131 Highway
7

Take the exit onto M 55

0.4 mi · 1 min · M 55
Toward M 115, M 55 West: Frankfort, Clare
8

Turn left onto M 115; M 55

35 mi · 47 min · East M-115 Highway
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Toward US 10 East: Clare
10

Merge onto US 10

11 mi · 10 min · US 10
11

Take the exit onto US 10

46 mi · 46 min · US 10
Toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 140A Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
13

Merge onto I 75; US 23

36 mi · 38 min · I 75; US 23
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23

11 mi · 11 min · I 75; US 23
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

33 mi · 35 min · I 75
16

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 81 Toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer Use the slight right lane.
17

Continue on I 75 BL

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 75 BL
18

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL

0.6 mi · 57 sec · I 75 BL
Toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
19

Turn left

88 ft · 3 sec
Use the left lane.
20

Turn left

154 ft · 7 sec
21

Continue on Shimmons Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Shimmons Road
22

At end of road, turn left onto Shimmons Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Shimmons Road
23

At end of road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road

0.3 mi · 37 sec · North Squirrel Road
24

Turn right onto Tienken Road

3.5 mi · 6 min · Tienken Road
Use the right lane.
25

Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road

128 ft · 3 sec · West Tienken Road
26

Continue on West Tienken Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
27

Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road

159 ft · 5 sec · East Tienken Road
28

Continue on East Tienken Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Tienken Road
29

Enter roundabout onto Runyon Road

150 ft · 3 sec · Runyon Road
30

Continue on Runyon Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Runyon Road
31

Continue on 25 Mile Road

6.0 mi · 9 min · 25 Mile Road
32

Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

150 ft · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road
33

Continue on 25 Mile Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · 25 Mile Road
34

Enter roundabout

270 ft · 7 sec
35

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 28-minute drive, leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach more populated areas. With a fuel cost estimated at $35, you'll want to ensure you have enough gas before embarking on the longest stretch of 80 miles on I-75. While the drive is manageable in one day, factor in one planned stop for a break. Given the highway-focused nature, keep an eye on your GPS for any unexpected road work or detours on I-75, US-10, or East M-115 Highway.

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 113.1 miles from Mayfield, MI, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 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 50 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 113.1 miles or 2h 14m 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 31m

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 Mayfield, 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 Mayfield, MI

This is one driving day of about 226.2 miles and 4h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Mayfield, 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 75 for about 80 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Freeland, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Freeland, MI

113 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

Cadillac, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Midland, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 113.1 miles from Mayfield, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80 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 · first break window

Owl Eye Coffee Roasters

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cadillac, Michigan

Near the start, short detour

First break · 38min in 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+12319421385

Visit website

Chunky Bear Coffee Roasters

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cadillac, Michigan

1 mi

MoJo's Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kingsley, Michigan

2.9 mi

Owl Eye Coffee Roasters

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Cadillac, Michigan

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+12319421385

Visit website

Chunky Bear Coffee Roasters

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Cadillac, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+12314446252

Visit website

MoJo's Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Kingsley, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+12316334495

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18104984909

Visit website

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 5 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18106359196

Visit website

Dahlia Hill Society

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Midland, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19896310100

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Ford Field Central Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 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 26

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 212.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
4.4 mi into trip | ~7m in | M 113 / East M 113

At end of road, turn left onto M 113 / East M 113

Navigation decision point

5
36.9 mi into trip | ~44m in | M 55

Take the exit onto M 55 toward M 115, M 55 West: Frankfort, Clare

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward M 115, M 55 West: Frankfort, Clare
6
129.6 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in

Take the exit toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 140A Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
8
210 mi into trip | ~3h 57m 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
6
212.7 mi into trip | ~4h 4m in | Tienken Road

Turn right onto Tienken Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.36 one way

$70.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $38.83 $77.66
premium $4.89 $43.53 $87.06
diesel $5.61 $49.94 $99.88

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: 79.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 67.9 0 $23.75 $10.86
Efficient EV 56.6 0 $19.79 $9.05
EV Truck/SUV 90.5 1 $31.67 $14.48

Gas CO2

79 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 20, 2026

Origin

Mayfield, MI

Morning in Mayfield on Tuesday

Local time

6:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Macomb, MI

Morning in Macomb on Tuesday

Local time

6:08 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

6 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

4h 28m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 226.2-mile trip. With 71% of the route on major highways, you'll experience stretches of consistent speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 80 miles on I-75, offering a chance to settle in. While primarily on interstates and US highways, the route does incorporate sections of East M-115 Highway, providing some variation. This drive is less about winding scenic roads and more about efficient travel between your start and end points.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near M 113 / East M 113.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 226.2 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 4.4 miles (M 113 / East M 113): Navigation decision point; at 36.9 miles (M 55): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Mayfield, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward M 115, M 55 West: Frankfort, Clare, Bay City, M 24: Pontiac and Lapeer.

M 115

36.9 mi in | ~44m | via M 55

M 55 West: Frankfort

36.9 mi in | ~44m | via M 55

Clare

36.9 mi in | ~44m | via M 55

Bay City

83.5 mi in | ~1h 45m | via US 10

M 24: Pontiac

210 mi in | ~3h 57m

Lapeer

210 mi in | ~3h 57m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 28m. Total distance: 226.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 80 miles on I 75. 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 4.4 miles (M 113 / East M 113): Navigation decision point; at 36.9 miles (M 55): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 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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