How far is Burr Oak, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Burr Oak, MI to Macomb, MI is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
171.69 mi
03h 06m
Flight
134.27 mi
216.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.27 mi
Kilometers
216.08 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.69 mi
Kilometers
276.31 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Tue, Nov 10, 11:48 PM EST
Return by in Burr Oak
Wed, Nov 11, 2:54 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burr Oak
2026-11-10T20:41
Arrive Macomb
Tue, Nov 10, 11:48 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burr Oak
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Chelsea
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Burr Oak
84.7 mi
01h 33m
To Macomb
87 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burr Oak and Macomb.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2219 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Burr Oak Road

    91 m · 10 sec · Burr Oak Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Deer Park Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Deer Park Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Chicago Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West Chicago Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Chicago Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Chicago Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Chicago Road

    9.3 mi · 12 min · West Chicago Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Chicago Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · West Chicago Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward I 69 North: Lansing

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 60: Three Rivers, Jackson

    2113 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto M-60

    9.6 mi · 12 min · M-60

  11. 11

    Continue on West Leigh Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West Leigh Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto L Drive South

    1.7 mi · 2 min · L Drive South

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Homer Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Homer Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Spring Arbor Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

    2292 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  37. 37

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City

    5 mi · 5 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward 23 Mile Road East

    1830 ft · 49 sec

  41. 41

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Garfield Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road

  43. 43

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    55 m · 5 sec

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burr Oak 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
44 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
35.2 mi · 21%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 16%
M-60
12.5 mi · 7%
West Chicago Road
12.4 mi · 7%
I 69 North
11.8 mi · 7%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
10.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
134.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
01h 33m from Burr Oak
Leave By
10:46 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burr Oak and Sunny near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burr Oak to Macomb?

The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.7 miles from Burr Oak and 87 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 10:46 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.10 one way or $50.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burr Oak and Sunny near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

32 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

59 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

61 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burr Oak and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 134.27 mi (216.08 km).

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#1 Burr Oak

Village in St.

Population800
Coordinates41.8472700, -85.3185900
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-85.318623, 41.84732)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.93 L · about $25.10
Round trip
$50.20
12.12 gal · 45.86 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $25.10 $50.20
Mid-grade $4.81 $29.14 $58.29
Premium $5.41 $32.77 $65.54
Diesel $6.50 $39.39 $78.78

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Burr Oak and Macomb. The current time is 20:41:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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