How far is Auburn, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Auburn, MI to Macomb, MI is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
110.09 mi
01h 49m
Flight
83.8 mi
134.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.8 mi
Kilometers
134.86 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.09 mi
Kilometers
177.18 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Wed, May 13, 6:53 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Wed, May 13, 8:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-13T17:04
Arrive Macomb
Wed, May 13, 6:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
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
Flint
MI

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

From Auburn
51.5 mi
00h 54m
To Macomb
58.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Midland Street

    26 m · 6 sec · West Midland Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Auburn Street

    2729 ft · 1 min · South Auburn Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 10 East: Bay City

    961 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

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

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

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

    3091 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

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

    2951 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

    2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  15. 15

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

    2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  16. 16

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

    1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Tienken Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road

    49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  24. 24

    Continue on 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    82 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn 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
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
80.4 mi · 73%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 6%
US 10 East
5.89 mi · 5%
Tienken Road
3.47 mi · 3%
West Tienken Road
1.58 mi · 1%
Shimmons Road
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

36.3 mi · 00h 39m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
83.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flint
00h 54m from Auburn
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Auburn and Mostly Cloudy near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Flint is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.5 miles from Auburn and 58.6 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.67 one way or $29.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Auburn and Mostly Cloudy near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Flint

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

3 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

27 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

31 mi away
73 Howard St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

39 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 83.8 mi (134.86 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Michigan, USA

Population2,069
Coordinates43.6033600, -84.0697000
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: West Midland Street (-84.069698, 43.603484)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.71 L · about $14.67
Round trip
$29.34
7.78 gal · 29.42 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.67 $29.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.54 $33.09
Premium $4.65 $18.10 $36.21
Diesel $5.30 $20.63 $41.27

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Macomb. The current time is 17:04:30.

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.