Origin
Port Huron, MI
Late night in Port Huron on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Huron, 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
47m
Distance
36.5 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Huron, MI
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Trip Overview
Port Huron, MI to Macomb, MI is 36.5 miles and takes about 47 minutes via I 94 and 26 Mile Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Michigan. The drive offers a mixed experience, making it suitable for a quick, straightforward journey. You'll find it's a practical option for getting from point A to point B without extensive travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 17.9 mi | 19m |
| 26 Mile Road | 10.3 mi | 15m |
| Electric Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Gratiot Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Romeo Plank Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Military Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Union Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 17.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Huron, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on this road
84 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Union Street
155 ft
·
9 sec
·
Union Street
3
Turn right onto I 69 BL; I 94 BL
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Military Street
4
Continue on I 94 BL
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Electric Avenue
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 BL
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Gratiot Boulevard
6
Continue on I 94 BL
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Gratiot Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
8
Merge onto I 94
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 94
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 248
Toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto 26 Mile Road
10 mi
·
15 min
·
26 Mile Road
11
Turn left onto Romeo Plank Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Romeo Plank Road
12
Enter roundabout
349 ft
·
9 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Port Huron, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Union Street
Turn left onto Union Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 69 BL; I 94 BL / Military Street
Turn right onto I 69 BL; I 94 BL / Military Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 94 BL / Gratiot Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 BL / Gratiot Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 94 West: Detroit
Navigation decision point
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
8
24.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City
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 248
Toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.71 one way
$11.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.27 | $12.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.02 | $14.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph
77% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
45°F
Casco, MI
18 mi in
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
7 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
47m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a mixed drive, with 49% of it being highway. You'll experience stretches on I 94, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 17.9 miles. As you transition off the interstate, the drive incorporates local roads like 26 Mile Road and Electric Avenue, offering a change in pace from the faster highway sections. Expect a blend of efficient travel and more localized driving.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.9 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Union Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Union Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (I 69 BL; I 94 BL / Military Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (I 94 BL / Gratiot Boulevard): 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.
On the drive from Port Huron, MI to Macomb, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Marine City along the way.
Marine City
24.6 mi in
|
~29m
About the Cities
Starting in Port Huron, MI
Full guide →Port Huron is a city in Southeast Michigan, the second-busiest border crossing (with Sarnia, Ontario) in the state.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 36.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.9 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Union Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (I 69 BL; I 94 BL / Military Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (I 94 BL / Gratiot Boulevard): 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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