Origin
Wixom, MI
Morning in Wixom on Tuesday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wixom, 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
1h 4m
Distance
40.7 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wixom, MI
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Trip Overview
This 40.7-mile drive from Wixom to Macomb, Michigan, is a straightforward, one-day trip taking approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $6, it's an economical option for a short excursion within the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes local roads like M 59, North Pontiac Trail, and West Square Lake Road, suggesting a more intimate, turn-heavy experience rather than a high-speed highway cruise. Since it's a quick journey, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. This drive offers a practical way to navigate between two points in Michigan without significant time or financial commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M 59 | 11.8 mi | 13m |
| North Pontiac Trail | 5 mi | 9m |
| West Square Lake Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| South Pontiac Trail | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| 23 Mile Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Christopher Columbus Freeway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Pontiac Trail | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Garfield Road | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
M 59
— 11.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wixom, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on North Wixom Road
156 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Wixom Road
2
Turn left onto Pontiac Trail
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Pontiac Trail
3
Continue on Ladd Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Ladd Road
4
Turn straight onto South Pontiac Trail
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Pontiac Trail
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on North Pontiac Trail
433 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Pontiac Trail
6
Enter roundabout onto North Pontiac Trail
174 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Pontiac Trail
7
Continue on North Pontiac Trail
4.9 mi
·
9 min
·
North Pontiac Trail
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto Orchard Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Orchard Lake Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto West Long Lake Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Long Lake Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Middlebelt Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Middlebelt Road
11
Turn right onto West Square Lake Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
West Square Lake Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on I 75 BL; US 24 BUS
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Square Lake Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
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.
14
Merge onto I 75
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 77A
Toward M 59 East: Utica
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto M 59
12 mi
·
13 min
·
M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward M 53 North: Imlay City
Use the left lane.
18
Merge onto M 53
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Christopher Columbus Freeway
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 20A
Toward 23 Mile Road East
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
23 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto Garfield Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Garfield Road
Use the straight lane.
22
Enter roundabout
181 ft
·
4 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Wixom, 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 13.4 and 35.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
13.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
West Square Lake Road
Turn right onto West Square Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
18.5 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
20.3 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
6
32.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward M 53 North: Imlay City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward M 53 North: Imlay City
7
35.5 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
$6.36 one way
$12.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Macomb on Tuesday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
1 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
1h 4m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only about 10% of the journey on highways. The bulk of your travel will be on familiar local roads, including M 59, North Pontiac Trail, and West Square Lake Road. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 11.8 miles along M 59, offering a brief period of consistent travel before navigating more local turns. This profile means you'll be engaging with the road more frequently, making it a more hands-on driving experience as you transition through various local landscapes.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.8 mi on M 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.4 miles in near West Square Lake Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.7 miles you will encounter 18 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 13.4 miles (West Square Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (BL I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Wixom, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward M 59 East: Utica, M 53 North: Imlay City and 23 Mile Road East.
M 59 East: Utica
20.3 mi in
|
~37m
M 53 North: Imlay City
32.7 mi in
|
~52m
23 Mile Road East
35.5 mi in
|
~55m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 40.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.8 miles on M 59. 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 13.4 miles (West Square Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (BL I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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