How far is Charleston, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Charleston, MI to Macomb, MI is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
89.55 mi
01h 44m
Flight
67.62 mi
108.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.62 mi
Kilometers
108.83 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.55 mi
Kilometers
144.12 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Tue, May 12, 10:44 PM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Wed, May 13, 12:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Macomb
Tue, May 12, 10:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charleston
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
Blaine
MI

Township in St.

From Charleston
44.7 mi
00h 52m
To Macomb
44.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
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 Charleston and Macomb.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Charleston Road

    6 m · 3 sec · Charleston Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bay City Forestville Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Bay City Forestville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    2802 ft · 1 min · Cedar Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lakeshore Road

    15.4 mi · 23 min · Lakeshore Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Ridge Street

    1 km · 51 sec · North Ridge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Lakeshore Road

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Lakeshore Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lakeshore Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Lakeshore Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Kimball Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Kimball Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Lakeshore Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Lakeshore Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto 24th Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 24th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Pine Grove Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pine Grove Avenue

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Pine Grove Connector

    1761 ft · 25 sec · Pine Grove Connector

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward I 69 West, I 94 West

    1865 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    23.8 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City

    2211 ft · 58 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 26 Mile Road

    10.3 mi · 15 min · 26 Mile Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Romeo Plank Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Romeo Plank Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    107 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lakeshore Road
27.5 mi · 31%
I 69 West
26.4 mi · 29%
26 Mile Road
10.7 mi · 12%
South Lakeshore Road
10.4 mi · 12%
Bay City Forestville Road
3.34 mi · 4%
Kimball Drive
2.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 69 West

Keep slight left

23.8 mi · 00h 25m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
67.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blaine
00h 52m from Charleston
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Charleston 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 Charleston to Macomb?

The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Blaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Charleston and 44.8 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Charleston and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Blaine

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

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

RAIL

Port Huron

21 mi away
2223 16th Street
RAIL

Lapeer station

59 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

79 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

81 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 67.62 mi (108.83 km).

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#1 Charleston

Township in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States

Population2,048
Coordinates43.6591800, -82.6860400
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston Road (-82.686109, 43.659188)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.96 L · about $11.92
Round trip
$23.83
6.32 gal · 23.92 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.92 $23.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.44 $26.88
Premium $4.65 $14.71 $29.41
Diesel $5.30 $16.76 $33.52

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Macomb. The current time is 20:59:17.

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.