How far is Albion, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Albion, MI to Macomb, MI is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.68 mi
02h 06m
Flight
96.74 mi
155.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.74 mi
Kilometers
155.69 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.68 mi
Kilometers
195.83 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM EDT
Return by in Albion
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albion
2026-04-22T20:49
Arrive Macomb
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albion
9:30 PM EDT
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
Northfield
MI

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

From Albion
60.1 mi
01h 03m
To Macomb
61.6 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Superior Street

    1389 ft · 31 sec · South Superior Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Eaton Rapids Road

    1041 ft · 19 sec · Eaton Rapids Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    47 mi · 51 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

    2292 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City

    5 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward 23 Mile Road East

    1830 ft · 49 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Garfield Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    55 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
47 mi · 39%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 22%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
10.8 mi · 9%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 4%
M 53 North
5.01 mi · 4%
M 14
4.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Detroit

47 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
96.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northfield
01h 03m from Albion
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albion and Sunny near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Albion and 61.6 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albion and Sunny near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Northfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Northfield, 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 Northfield.

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

6 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

40 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

43 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

48 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albion and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 96.74 mi (155.69 km).

Albion

#1 Albion

City in Calhoun County, Michigan

Population1,099
Coordinates42.2431000, -84.7530300
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: South Superior Street (-84.753062, 42.243123)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.25 L · about $16.18
Round trip
$32.36
8.58 gal · 32.5 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.18 $32.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.25 $36.49
Premium $4.65 $19.97 $39.93
Diesel $5.30 $22.75 $45.51

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Albion and Macomb. The current time is 20:49:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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