How far is Bay City, MI from Macomb, MI?
The driving distance from Bay City, MI to Macomb, MI is about 111 miles (178.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bay City and Macomb.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay City and Macomb.
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Start on 9th Street
42 m · 8 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
2263 ft · 40 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Garfield Avenue
3165 ft · 58 sec · Garfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Lafayette Avenue
738 ft · 20 sec · Lafayette Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on River Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Continue on Bay City Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Bay City Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway
1156 ft · 22 sec · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South, US 23: Flint
3216 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
27.2 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
32.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
3091 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1159 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac
2951 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left
27 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
47 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road
2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road
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Turn right onto Tienken Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road
39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road
49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road
46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road
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Continue on 25 Mile Road
6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road
46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
82 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bay City and Macomb.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Keep slight left
32.7 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bay City to Macomb?
The road trip is about 111 miles (178.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Grand Blanc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Bay City and 62.7 miles from Macomb.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.78 one way or $29.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bay City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macomb.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Blanc
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Blanc.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bay City and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 77.52 mi (124.75 km).
#1 Bay City
City in Bay County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 32,717 |
| Coordinates | 43.5944700, -83.8888600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Macomb
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 92,131 |
| Coordinates | 42.7008700, -82.9590900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.78 | $29.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.24 | $36.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.79 | $41.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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