How far is Auburn Hills, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Auburn Hills, MI to Macomb, MI is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.48 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.99 mi
22.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.99 mi
Kilometers
22.52 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.48 mi
Kilometers
23.3 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Fri, Apr 17, 8:58 AM EDT
Return by in Auburn Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 9:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn Hills
2026-04-17T08:28
Arrive Macomb
Fri, Apr 17, 8:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Auburn Hills
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Yates
MI

Charter township and census-designated place in Michigan

From Auburn Hills
7.2 mi
00h 15m
To Macomb
7.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WSW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn Hills and Macomb.

  1. 1

    Start on Shimmons Road

    796 ft · 32 sec · Shimmons Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Shimmons Road

    2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  3. 3

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

    1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tienken Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road

    49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  11. 11

    Continue on 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    82 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn Hills 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
15 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 48%
Tienken Road
3.47 mi · 24%
West Tienken Road
1.58 mi · 11%
Runyon Road
0.88 mi · 6%
Shimmons Road
0.71 mi · 5%
East Tienken Road
0.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

25 Mile Road

Continue on 25 Mile Road

6.03 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yates
00h 15m from Auburn Hills
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn Hills and Partly Sunny near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn Hills to Macomb?

The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Yates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Auburn Hills and 7.3 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn Hills and Partly Sunny near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Yates

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Yates and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 2.1 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

17 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

17 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

21 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn Hills and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 13.99 mi (22.52 km).

Auburn Hills

#1 Auburn Hills

City in Oakland County, Michigan

Population24,880
Coordinates42.6875300, -83.2341000
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Shimmons Road (-83.234055, 42.68719)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.93 L · about $1.92
Round trip
$3.85
1.02 gal · 3.86 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.92 $3.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.17 $4.34
Premium $4.65 $2.37 $4.75
Diesel $5.30 $2.71 $5.41

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn Hills and Macomb. The current time is 08:28:23.

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.