How far is Carrollton, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Carrollton, MI to Macomb, MI is about 100.7 miles (162 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
100.66 mi
01h 36m
Flight
71.72 mi
115.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.72 mi
Kilometers
115.42 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.66 mi
Kilometers
161.99 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Tue, May 12, 8:27 PM EDT
Return by in Carrollton
Tue, May 12, 10:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carrollton
2026-05-12T18:50
Arrive Macomb
Tue, May 12, 8:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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

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
Grand Blanc
MI

City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States

From Carrollton
44.9 mi
00h 48m
To Macomb
55.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    60 m · 14 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mapleridge Road

    988 ft · 45 sec · Mapleridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Carrollton Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Weiss Street

    1734 ft · 54 sec · Weiss Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Schaefer Street

    1689 ft · 44 sec · Schaefer Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Hill Street

    1007 ft · 30 sec · Hill Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Street

    658 ft · 18 sec · State Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    1669 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    24.2 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

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

    3091 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

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

    2951 ft · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

    2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  20. 20

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

    2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  21. 21

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

    1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Tienken Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road

    49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  29. 29

    Continue on 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    82 m · 7 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
68.5 mi · 68%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 7%
Tienken Road
3.47 mi · 3%
State Street
2.74 mi · 3%
West Tienken Road
1.58 mi · 2%
Carrollton Road
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

32.7 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
71.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Blanc
00h 48m from Carrollton
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely leaving Carrollton and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Grand Blanc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Carrollton and 55.8 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely around Carrollton and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Blanc

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

10 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

29 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

30 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

43 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 71.72 mi (115.42 km).

Carrollton

#1 Carrollton

Township of Michigan, United States

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

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Street (-83.930238, 43.458626)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.45 L · about $13.39
Round trip
$26.77
7.1 gal · 26.9 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.39 $26.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.10 $30.20
Premium $4.65 $16.52 $33.04
Diesel $5.30 $18.83 $37.66

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Carrollton and Macomb. The current time is 18:50:25.

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.