Origin
Ortonville, MI
Late night in Ortonville on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ortonville, MI to Macomb, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
34 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ortonville, MI
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Trip Overview
Ortonville to Macomb is 34 miles and takes about 54 minutes via I-75 South, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip within Michigan's Midwest region. Expect a mixed drive that balances highway speeds with local road travel. Given its short duration and minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick, same-day journey, offering a practical way to connect these two Michigan communities without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-75 South | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| South Ortonville Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| 25 Mile Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Tienken Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| West Tienken Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Shimmons Road | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Runyon Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I 75 BL | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I-75 South
— 9.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ortonville, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on Mill Street
463 ft
·
21 sec
·
Mill Street
2
Turn left onto South Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
3
Turn slight left onto M 15
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
South Ortonville Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 75 South: Detroit
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 75
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I-75 South
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 81
Toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on I 75 BL
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 75 BL
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 75 BL
Toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
9
Turn left
88 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left
154 ft
·
7 sec
11
Continue on Shimmons Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Squirrel Road
14
Turn right onto Tienken Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Tienken Road
Use the right lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Tienken Road
16
Continue on West Tienken Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Tienken Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Tienken Road
18
Continue on East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
19
Enter roundabout onto Runyon Road
150 ft
·
3 sec
·
Runyon Road
20
Continue on Runyon Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Runyon Road
21
Continue on 25 Mile Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
25 Mile Road
22
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
150 ft
·
4 sec
·
25 Mile Road
23
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
25 Mile Road
24
Enter roundabout
270 ft
·
7 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Ortonville, 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 8 and 20.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Detroit
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 75 South: Detroit
8
17.7 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 75 BL
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
5
19.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
20.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Tienken Road
Turn right onto Tienken Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.32 one way
$10.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.84 | $11.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.54 | $13.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
18 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
54m 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 drive features a mixed profile, with about 30% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on I-75 South, including one uninterrupted segment of 9.4 miles, offering a chance for consistent speed. The route also incorporates local roads like South Ortonville Road and 25 Mile Road, which will likely involve lower speeds and more varied driving conditions. The transition between these road types is a key characteristic of this trip, providing a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous one.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.4 mi on I-75 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 34 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles (I 75 BL): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Ortonville, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward M 24: Pontiac and Lapeer.
M 24: Pontiac
17.7 mi in
|
~23m
Lapeer
17.7 mi in
|
~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 34 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.4 miles on I-75 South. 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 Macomb, 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 8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles (I 75 BL): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Macomb, 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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