I pass through there often when I go back and forth to Detroit from Chicago. You are probably somewhere in the 130 to 140 mile markers. I'll honk a few times next time I pass through for you... I will be going there in a week or so and also to bring the kid to grandma's for Thanksgiving dinner towards the end of the month.
I have a friend in Battle Creek that I visit and rest at when I get too tired to drive all the way at once. We've been hanging out with each other for 27 years now...