How far is Bear Lake, MI from Macomb, MI?
The driving distance from Bear Lake, MI to Macomb, MI is about 241 miles (387.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199 miles (320.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Midland County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bear Lake and Macomb.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bear Lake and Macomb.
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Start on Stuart Street
525 ft · 29 sec · Stuart Street
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Turn left onto Virginia Street
951 ft · 42 sec · Virginia Street
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Merge slight left onto Lake Street
1 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
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Turn right onto Thirteen Mile Road
15.4 mi · 28 min · Thirteen Mile Road
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Turn left onto Harlan Road
2597 ft · 1 min · Harlan Road
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Turn right onto West M-115 Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · West M-115 Highway
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Continue on West Mesick Avenue
2937 ft · 1 min · West Mesick Avenue
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Continue on West M-115 Highway
2666 ft · 51 sec · West M-115 Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West M-115 Highway
39 m · 2 sec · West M-115 Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto West M-115 Highway
108 m · 5 sec · West M-115 Highway
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Merge slight left onto West M-115 Highway
55.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min · West M-115 Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Clare
1782 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
46.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
2040 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
36.3 mi · 39 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 Bear Lake 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.
West M-115 Highway
Merge slight left onto West M-115 Highway
55.4 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bear Lake and Light Rain Likely near Macomb.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bear Lake to Macomb?
The road trip is about 241 miles (387.9 km) and usually takes 04h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Bear Lake and 124.6 miles from Macomb.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199 miles (320.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.48 one way or $74.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bear Lake and Light Rain Likely near Macomb.
Stop Ideas Near Sanford
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 Sanford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bear Lake and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 199.01 mi (320.28 km).
#1 Bear Lake
Village in Manistee County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 288 |
| Coordinates | 44.4208300, -86.1481400 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.40 | $37.48 | $74.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.08 | $43.23 | $86.46 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $48.35 | $96.69 |
| Diesel | $6.63 | $56.40 | $112.81 |
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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