How far is Carrollton, MI from Acme, MI?

The driving distance from Carrollton, MI to Acme, MI is about 147.3 miles (237 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.28 mi
02h 53m
Flight
119.61 mi
192.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.61 mi
Kilometers
192.5 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.28 mi
Kilometers
237.03 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Acme
Mon, Jul 13, 11:44 AM EDT
Return by in Carrollton
Mon, Jul 13, 2:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carrollton
2026-07-13T08:50
Arrive Acme
Mon, Jul 13, 11:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carrollton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Maple Valley
MI

Township in Montcalm County, Michigan

From Carrollton
73.6 mi
01h 26m
To Acme
73.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollton and Acme.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton and Acme.

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    106 m · 17 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hickory Street

    988 ft · 49 sec · Hickory Street

  3. 3

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Carrollton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Westervelt Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Westervelt Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Tittabawassee Road

    1140 ft · 33 sec · Tittabawassee Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Adams Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Adams Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 North, US 23

    1543 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    27.2 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 75 Business Loop, M 72: Downtown Grayling, Traverse City

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    24.4 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Cedar Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Cedar Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Mile Road Northwest

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Mile Road Northwest

  15. 15

    Continue on M-72 West

    7.7 mi · 11 min · M-72 West

  16. 16

    Continue on East M 72

    7.2 mi · 10 min · East M 72

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East M 72

    36 m · 2 sec · East M 72

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto East M 72

    2312 ft · 46 sec · East M 72

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East M 72

    27 m · 4 sec · East M 72

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East M 72

    1.2 km · 1 min · East M 72

  21. 21

    Turn left onto US 31 North

    569 ft · 16 sec · US 31 North

  22. 22

    Turn left

    27 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrollton and Acme.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
98.9 mi · 67%
East M 72
8.41 mi · 6%
M-72 West
7.71 mi · 5%
South Cedar Street
2.01 mi · 1%
I 75 Business Loop
1.76 mi · 1%
West Mile Road Northwest
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Keep slight left

62.9 mi · 01h 03m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
119.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Valley
01h 26m from Carrollton
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Carrollton and Sunny near Acme.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carrollton to Acme?

The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Maple Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Carrollton and 73.7 miles from Acme.

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

The direct path is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carrollton and Sunny near Acme.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Valley

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

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

BUS

Manton, Michigan

72 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

73 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Tawas City, MI

77 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

89 mi away
119 E. Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Acme. Straight-line distance: 119.61 mi (192.5 km).

Carrollton

#1 Carrollton

Township of Michigan, United States

Population5,606
Coordinates43.4586400, -83.9302500
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Acme

#2 Acme

Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan

Population4,722
Coordinates44.7719500, -85.5014600
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Carrollton (-83.93025, 43.45864)
End: Acme (-85.50146, 44.77195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.67 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.22
10.4 gal · 39.34 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.61 $39.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.12 $44.23
Premium $4.65 $24.20 $48.40
Diesel $5.30 $27.58 $55.16

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 · Jul 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Carrollton and Acme. The current time is 08:50:21.

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.