How far is Almena, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Almena, MI to Macomb, MI is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.1 miles (240 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
182.78 mi
03h 00m
Flight
149.12 mi
239.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.12 mi
Kilometers
239.98 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.78 mi
Kilometers
294.16 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Wed, Apr 22, 11:40 PM EDT
Return by in Almena
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Almena
2026-04-22T20:40
Arrive Macomb
Wed, Apr 22, 11:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Almena
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
Grass Lake
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Almena
90.3 mi
01h 30m
To Macomb
92.4 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
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 Almena and Macomb.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 653

    6 m · 6 sec · County Road 653

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 375

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 375

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road 652

    2.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 652

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Red Arrow Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Red Arrow Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 652

    2575 ft · 1 min · County Road 652

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    2270 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Main Street

    51 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    152 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    92 m · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    104.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  20. 20

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

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

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

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

    2292 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  27. 27

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  29. 29

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

    5 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward 23 Mile Road East

    1830 ft · 49 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Garfield Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    55 m · 5 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
106 mi · 58%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 15%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
10.8 mi · 6%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 3%
M 53 North
5.01 mi · 3%
M 14
4.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 52m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
149.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grass Lake
01h 30m from Almena
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Almena and Sunny near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Grass Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Almena and 92.4 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 149.1 miles (240 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.32 one way or $48.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grass Lake

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

15 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Almena and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 149.12 mi (239.98 km).

Almena

#1 Almena

Township in Van Buren County, Michigan

Population5,196
Coordinates42.2647600, -85.8252900
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 653 (-85.825249, 42.264768)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.42 L · about $24.32
Round trip
$48.65
12.9 gal · 48.84 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.32 $48.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.43 $54.86
Premium $4.65 $30.02 $60.04
Diesel $5.30 $34.21 $68.42

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 Almena and Macomb. The current time is 20:40:00.

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.