How far is Butler, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Butler, MI to Macomb, MI is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
137.14 mi
02h 23m
Flight
106.95 mi
172.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.95 mi
Kilometers
172.12 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.14 mi
Kilometers
220.7 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM EDT
Return by in Butler
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Butler
2026-04-22T21:26
Arrive Macomb
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Butler
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
Foster
MI

Township in Ogemaw County, Michigan

From Butler
67.8 mi
01h 11m
To Macomb
69.3 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clarendon Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Clarendon Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South County Line Road

    3 mi · 6 min · South County Line Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto 25 Mile Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 25 Mile Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto M-99

    2.7 mi · 4 min · M-99

  5. 5

    Continue on South Hillsdale Street

    3217 ft · 56 sec · South Hillsdale Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsdale Street

    67 m · 5 sec · North Hillsdale Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto North Hillsdale Street

    92 m · 12 sec · North Hillsdale Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Leigh Street

    2713 ft · 37 sec · West Leigh Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto L Drive South

    1.7 mi · 2 min · L Drive South

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Homer Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Homer Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Spring Arbor Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  27. 27

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

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

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

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

    2292 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  34. 34

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  36. 36

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

    5 mi · 5 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward 23 Mile Road East

    1830 ft · 49 sec

  38. 38

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Garfield Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    55 m · 5 sec

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Butler 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
41 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
35.2 mi · 26%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 19%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
10.8 mi · 8%
Spring Arbor Road
9.87 mi · 7%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 4%
M 53 North
5.01 mi · 4%
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 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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
106.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foster
01h 11m from Butler
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Butler and Sunny near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Foster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.8 miles from Butler and 69.3 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Butler and Sunny near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Foster

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

4 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

44 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

48 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Jackson station

51 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Butler and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 106.95 mi (172.12 km).

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#1 Butler

Township in Branch County, Michigan

Population1,454
Coordinates42.0578200, -84.8652500
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarendon Road (-84.865353, 42.05782)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.32 L · about $18.25
Round trip
$36.50
9.68 gal · 36.64 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.25 $36.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.58 $41.17
Premium $4.65 $22.53 $45.05
Diesel $5.30 $25.67 $51.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Butler and Macomb. The current time is 21:26:17.

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.