How far is Butman, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Butman, MI to Macomb, MI is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.9 miles (201 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
165.67 mi
02h 44m
Flight
124.92 mi
201.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.92 mi
Kilometers
201.04 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.67 mi
Kilometers
266.62 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Fri, May 15, 5:10 PM EDT
Return by in Butman
Fri, May 15, 7:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Butman
2026-05-15T14:26
Arrive Macomb
Fri, May 15, 5:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Butman
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
Buena Vista
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States

From Butman
79.2 mi
01h 22m
To Macomb
86.4 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cemetery Road

    28 m · 10 sec · Cemetery Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Butman Road

    2641 ft · 2 min · Butman Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sugar River Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sugar River Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Round Lake Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Round Lake Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West M 18

    1294 ft · 22 sec · West M 18

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 18

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 18

  7. 7

    Continue on North Silverleaf Street

    2553 ft · 47 sec · North Silverleaf Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Cedar Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Cedar Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto M-18

    6.8 mi · 9 min · M-18

  10. 10

    Continue on Ross Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ross Street

  11. 11

    Continue on M-18

    10.1 mi · 15 min · M-18

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    2209 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    30.5 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

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

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

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

    3091 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

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

    2951 ft · 58 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

    2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  24. 24

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

    2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  25. 25

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

    1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Tienken Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road

    49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  33. 33

    Continue on 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    82 m · 7 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Butman 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
37 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
80.4 mi · 49%
M-18
47.8 mi · 29%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 4%
State Highway 18
5.97 mi · 4%
Round Lake Road
4.04 mi · 2%
Tienken Road
3.47 mi · 2%
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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
124.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
01h 22m from Butman
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Butman and Partly Cloudy near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Butman and 86.4 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 124.9 miles (201 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.06 one way or $44.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Butman and Partly Cloudy near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

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

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

3 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

20 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

49 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

52 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Butman and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 124.92 mi (201.04 km).

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#1 Butman

Township in Gladwin County, Michigan

Population1,980
Coordinates44.1391900, -84.4675100
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Cemetery Road (-84.467507, 44.139249)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.13 L · about $22.06
Round trip
$44.12
11.7 gal · 44.26 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.06 $44.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.88 $49.76
Premium $4.65 $27.23 $54.45
Diesel $5.30 $31.03 $62.06

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Butman and Macomb. The current time is 14:26:04.

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.