How far is Alpine, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Alpine, MI to Macomb, MI is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
178.9 mi
02h 46m
Flight
140.37 mi
225.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.37 mi
Kilometers
225.9 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.9 mi
Kilometers
287.91 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Tue, May 5, 8:45 AM EDT
Return by in Alpine
Tue, May 5, 11:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpine
2026-05-05T05:59
Arrive Macomb
Tue, May 5, 8:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpine
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
Perry
MI

City in Shiawassee County in the U.

From Alpine
84.1 mi
01h 23m
To Macomb
94.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 7 Mile Road Northwest

    1302 ft · 29 sec · 7 Mile Road Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    600 ft · 9 sec · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left

    60 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    4 mi · 6 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1955 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    58 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    51.5 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer

    3091 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac

    2951 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

    2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shimmons Road

    2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road

    1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Tienken Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road

    49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  28. 28

    Continue on 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    82 m · 7 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpine 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
32 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
3 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alpine Avenue Northwest
62.5 mi · 35%
I 69 East
54.1 mi · 30%
I 75 South
35 mi · 20%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 4%
Tienken Road
3.47 mi · 2%
West Tienken Road
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Alpine Avenue Northwest

Merge slight right

58 mi · 01h 02m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
140.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 23m from Alpine
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Alpine and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Alpine and 94.8 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.80 one way or $47.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Alpine and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Perry

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

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

BUS

Owosso, MI

19 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

21 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

25 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Flint station

50 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpine and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 140.37 mi (225.9 km).

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#1 Alpine

Township in Kent County, Michigan

Population13,883
Coordinates43.0728000, -85.6850400
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: 7 Mile Road Northwest (-85.685039, 43.072713)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.9 L · about $23.80
Round trip
$47.59
12.62 gal · 47.8 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.80 $47.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.84 $53.67
Premium $4.65 $29.37 $58.73
Diesel $5.30 $33.47 $66.94

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpine and Macomb. The current time is 05:59:12.

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.