Road Information

Interstate 696 in Michigan    
Total Mileage in State: 28 miles
Eastern End: At I-94, in St. Clair Shores
Western End: At I-96/I-275, in Farmington Hills
Mileage covered in Photos: 28 miles
Counties covered in Photos: Macomb, Oakland
Major Junctions in Photos: I-75, near Troy
I-96/I-275, in Farmington Hills
Control Cities in Photos: Warren, Southfield, Farmington Hills

Westbound

   

Interstate 696 West begins at Exit 229 on Interstate 94, as seen here.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

The ramp to Interstate 696 West provides access to 11 Mile Rd via the short ramp here seen to the left.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West reassurance shield.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Take either of the next 2 exits to Roseville.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at Exit 27: M-3 - Gratiot Ave  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Speed limit signs on Interstate 696 West. The speed limit is 70 mph for cars and 60 mph for trucks with a minimum speed limit of 55 mph. These are the standard speed limits on most (but not all) rural Interstate highways in Michigan, and these rules remain in effect for the entire duration of Interstate 696.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Take any of the next 4 exits to Warren.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Take Exit 26 to Macomb Community College South Campus.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at Exit 26: M-97 - Groesbeck Hwy / Schoenherr Rd  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West entering the Warren city limits.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Another Interstate 696 West reassurance shield.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Overhead mileage sign listing the distances to the three upcoming exits.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Take Exit 24 to St John Macomb Hospital.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at Exit 24: Hoover Rd  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Take Exit 23 to Center Line.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at Exit 23: M-53 - Van Dyke Ave / Ryan Rd  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at mile marker 23.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at Exit 22: Mound Rd  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at mile marker 22.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at mile marker 21.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at Exit 21: 11 Mile Rd  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Take Exit 20 to Hazel Park and Race Track.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at Exit 20: Dequindre Rd / John R Rd  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West approaching Exit 18 - 1 1/2 miles.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West entering Oakland County at mile marker 19.8.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at Exit 18: Interstate 75 - Detroit / Flint  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at mile marker 18.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at Exit 17: Bermuda St  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Take Exit 16 to Main St and Royal Oak.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Also take Exit 16 to Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at Exit 16: M-1 - Woodward Ave / Detroit Zoo  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at mile marker 16.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Take Exit 14 to Oak Park and Berkley.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Mileage sign on Interstate 696 West. It's 14 miles to the junction of Interstate 96 / Interstate 275 and it's 78 miles to Lansing.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at Exit 14: Coolidge Hwy / 10 Mile Rd  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Take any of the next 4 exits to Southfield.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at mile marker 14.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

View on Interstate 696 West approaching Exit 13.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at Exit 13: Greenfield Rd  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

View on Interstate 696 West as it prepares to enter the third of three brief tunnels in the area.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Take Exit 12 to Lathrup Village.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at Exit 12: Southfield Rd / 11 Mile Rd  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Take Exit 11 to Lawrence Tech University and Southfield Pavilion.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at Exit 11: Evergreen Rd  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at Exit 10: US 24 / M-10 - Telegraph Rd / NW Hwy / Lahser Rd  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West reassurance shield.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at mile marker 8.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at mile marker 6.2.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Take Exit 5 to Farmington and Orchard Lake.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at Exit 5: Orchard Lake Rd  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at mile marker 4.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at mile marker 3.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West approaching Exit 1 - 1 mile.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Follow M-5 North to the Novi Shopping Area.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West approaching Exit 1- 1/2 mile.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at Exit 1: Interstate 96 East / Interstate 275 South / To M-5 - Grand River Ave / Toledo  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at mile marker 1, as it prepares to pass under Interstate 275 / Interstate 96.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West entering the Novi city limits.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at mile marker 0.4.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 END shield at mile marker 0.2, as it prepares to merge into Interstate 96 West ahead.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).

Interstate 696 West at its western terminus as it merges into Interstate 96 West.  (Photo taken 7/15/17).