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Trip from Unadilla, 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

1h 52m

Distance

86.4 mi

139 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m

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

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Unadilla, MI

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Trip Overview

Unadilla, MI to Macomb, MI is 86.4 miles and takes about 1h 52m via I 96, North Territorial Road, and M 59, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Michigan, offering a straightforward drive. It's a single-day excursion, perfect for a quick relocation or a visit to a nearby town. Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, so it's not an overly long or complex journey. Consider this an easy, accessible drive between two points in Michigan.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

43.2 miles from Unadilla, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 14.9 mi 15m
North Territorial Road 13.6 mi 21m
M 59 11.8 mi 13m
US 23 10 mi 10m
Walter P Reuther Freeway 8.9 mi 10m
Telegraph Road 8 mi 12m
Hadley Road 4.2 mi 6m
23 Mile Road 2.8 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 14.9 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Hadley Road

4.2 mi · 6 min · Hadley Road
2

Turn left onto North Territorial Road

14 mi · 20 min · North Territorial Road
Use the straight lane.
3

Enter roundabout onto North Territorial Road

64 ft · 2 sec · North Territorial Road
4

Continue on North Territorial Road

367 ft · 7 sec · North Territorial Road
5

Enter roundabout

195 ft · 3 sec
Toward US 23 North: Flint
6

Continue

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward US 23 North: Flint
7

Merge onto US 23

10.0 mi · 10 min · US 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 60A Toward I 96 East: Detroit Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 96

15 mi · 15 min · I 96
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on I 696

8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
Toward I 696 East, M 5 East: Port Huron Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto M 10

0.4 mi · 26 sec · John C Lodge Freeway
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 56 sec
Exit 18A Toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road Use the slight right lane.
13

Continue on US 24

8.0 mi · 12 min · Telegraph Road
Use the right lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto US 24 BUS

450 ft · 11 sec · Franklin Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn right onto US 24 BUS

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Square Lake Road
Use the right lane.
16

Continue on I 75 BL; US 24 BUS

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Square Lake Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto BL I 75

0.8 mi · 1 min · BL I 75
Toward I 75 North: Flint Use the slight left lane.
18

Merge onto I 75

1.1 mi · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
19

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 77A Toward M 59 East: Utica Use the slight right lane.
20

Merge onto M 59

12 mi · 13 min · M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward M 53 North: Imlay City Use the left lane.
22

Merge onto M 53

2.4 mi · 2 min · Christopher Columbus Freeway
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 20A Toward 23 Mile Road East Use the slight right lane.
24

Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · 23 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
25

Turn left onto Garfield Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · Garfield Road
Use the straight lane.
26

Enter roundabout

181 ft · 4 sec
27

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given this is a short, one-day trip covering just 86.4 miles, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will ensure you arrive with plenty of daylight, and the estimated fuel cost of $13 is quite manageable. Since the longest stretch is under 15 miles on I 96, you won't be stuck on the highway for too long. Keep an eye out for the transition from I 96 to North Territorial Road, as this is where the character of the drive will change significantly.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.2 miles from Unadilla, MI, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.9 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 19 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.2 miles or 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 35m

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 Unadilla, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Unadilla, MI

This is one driving day of about 86.4 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Unadilla, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 14.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farmington Hills, MI

43 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

Green Oak, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Northville, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.2 miles from Unadilla, 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.

Top Coffee Stop

Farmhouse Coffee & Ice Cream

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Farmington Hills, Michigan

Around the midpoint, right off the route

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

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12485627708

Visit website

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Novi, Michigan

0.8 mi

BakeCurry Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Novi, Michigan

1.5 mi

Joe and Rosie Coffee and Tea

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.3

Dexter, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17342532344

Visit website

Cafe Immortelle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 74

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12482509858

Visit website

Anastasia and Katie's Coffee Shop & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

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

Livonia, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12489578019

Visit website

Farmhouse Coffee & Ice Cream

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

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

Farmington Hills, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12485627708

Visit website

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 43.2

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12485333355

Visit website

BakeCurry Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 43.2

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12484828747

Ground Control Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 49.3

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+12489872013

Visit website

Apothecary Espresso and Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 49.3

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm

Visit website

Coffee Beanery Brighton

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv mile 30.8

Brighton, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18102272233

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 43.2

Commerce Township, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12489567914

Visit website

The Red Dot Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 43.2

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–7:30 pm

+12483083989

Visit website

LegaSea Aquarium & The Reptarium

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 80.2

Utica, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+15868846941

Visit website

Ford Field Central Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 80.2

Shelby Township, Michigan

+15867310300

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 49.3

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12484767928

Visit website

Cranbrook Institute of Science

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 61.7

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12486453200

Visit website

Troy Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 74

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12485243570

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 28 and 81.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
28 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward I 96 East: Detroit

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 60A Toward I 96 East: Detroit
7
52.9 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Take the exit toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 18A Toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road
7
64.1 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | BL I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto BL I 75 toward I 75 North: Flint

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 75 North: Flint
7
66 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Take the exit toward M 59 East: Utica

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 77A Toward M 59 East: Utica
7
81.2 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Take the exit toward 23 Mile Road East

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 20A Toward 23 Mile Road East

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.51 one way

$27.02 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.83 $29.66
premium $4.89 $16.63 $33.25
diesel $5.61 $19.08 $38.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.9 0 $9.07 $4.15
Efficient EV 21.6 0 $7.56 $3.46
EV Truck/SUV 34.6 0 $12.10 $5.53

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 18, 2026

Origin

Unadilla, MI

Evening in Unadilla on Sunday

Local time

6:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Macomb, MI

Evening in Macomb on Sunday

Local time

6:13 PM

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

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

7 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

1h 52m 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 features a 45% highway share, primarily on I 96, which makes up the longest continuous stretch at 14.9 miles. Beyond the interstate, you'll encounter North Territorial Road and M 59, suggesting a transition to more local or regional roads. The drive profile is described as 'Mixed drive,' indicating a blend of faster highway travel and potentially slower, more varied segments as you approach your destination. You'll experience different road surfaces and speed limits throughout the 1 hour and 52-minute journey.

45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on I 96.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 28 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.4 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.1 miles (BL I 75): 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.

Between Unadilla, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward M 5 East: Port Huron, M 59 East: Utica, M 53 North: Imlay City and 23 Mile Road East.

M 5 East: Port Huron

43.6 mi in | ~55m | via I 696

M 59 East: Utica

66 mi in | ~1h 26m

M 53 North: Imlay City

78.4 mi in | ~1h 41m

23 Mile Road East

81.2 mi in | ~1h 44m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 86.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on I 96. 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 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.1 miles (BL I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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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