How far is Akron, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Akron, MI to Macomb, MI is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.83 mi
01h 40m
Flight
66.13 mi
106.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.13 mi
Kilometers
106.43 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.83 mi
Kilometers
131.7 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Fri, Nov 6, 6:13 PM EST
Return by in Akron
Fri, Nov 6, 7:53 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-11-06T16:32
Arrive Macomb
Fri, Nov 6, 6:13 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:10 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Akron
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Burnside
MI

Township in Lapeer County, Michigan

From Akron
42.5 mi
00h 50m
To Macomb
39.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34ยฐF
Overnight

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 5:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
39ยฐF
Overnight

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Macomb.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Macomb.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    649 ft ยท 36 sec ยท Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beach Street

    2766 ft ยท 47 sec ยท Beach Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Akron Road

    2 mi ยท 3 min ยท Akron Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Unionville Road

    3.4 mi ยท 5 min ยท Unionville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Biebel Road

    3.8 mi ยท 5 min ยท Biebel Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Cleaver Road

    1.3 mi ยท 2 min ยท Cleaver Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Ellington Street

    2434 ft ยท 41 sec ยท Ellington Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Mertz Road

    5.5 mi ยท 8 min ยท Mertz Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Sanilac Road

    9.5 mi ยท 11 min ยท East Sanilac Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Street

    1 mi ยท 1 min ยท State Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Sanilac Road

    4.5 mi ยท 5 min ยท Sanilac Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Van Dyke Road

    5.2 mi ยท 6 min ยท South Van Dyke Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi ยท 2 min ยท Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Van Dyke Road

    19.7 mi ยท 25 min ยท South Van Dyke Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Cedar Street

    2.2 mi ยท 4 min ยท North Cedar Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    5.6 mi ยท 8 min ยท Van Dyke Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 km ยท 2 min ยท North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    8.5 mi ยท 12 min ยท Van Dyke Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward M 53 North

    49 m ยท 7 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    646 ft ยท 14 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 32 Mile Road

    2 mi ยท 3 min ยท 32 Mile Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    7.2 mi ยท 10 min ยท Romeo Plank Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    107 m ยท 10 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Macomb.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Van Dyke Road
25 mi ยท 30%
Van Dyke Road
14.1 mi ยท 17%
East Sanilac Road
9.47 mi ยท 12%
Romeo Plank Road
7.2 mi ยท 9%
Mertz Road
5.52 mi ยท 7%
Sanilac Road
4.46 mi ยท 5%
Longest Stretch

South Van Dyke Road

Continue on South Van Dyke Road

19.7 mi ยท 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnside
00h 50m from Akron
Leave By
3:10 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Akron and Light Rain Likely near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to Macomb?

The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km) and usually takes 01h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burnside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Akron and 39.3 miles from Macomb.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.54 one way or $25.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Akron and Light Rain Likely near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Burnside

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burnside, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burnside.

RAIL

Lapeer station

26 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Flint station

52 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Port Huron

59 mi away
2223 16th Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

66 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 66.13 mi (106.43 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

Village in Tuscola County, Michigan, United States

Population373
Coordinates43.5680800, -83.5141300
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.5143, 43.56808)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.93 L ยท about $12.54
Round trip
$25.08
5.78 gal ยท 21.86 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $12.54 $25.08
Mid-grade $5.02 $14.51 $29.02
Premium $5.62 $16.24 $32.47
Diesel $6.61 $19.10 $38.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan ยท Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Macomb. The current time is 16:32:57.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.