How far is Clawson, MI from Macomb, MI?
The driving distance from Clawson, MI to Macomb, MI is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clawson and Macomb.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clawson and Macomb.
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Start on South Main Street
2648 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Livernois Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Livernois Road
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Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road
3 mi · 5 min · East Big Beaver Road
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Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway
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Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway
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Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City
5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 23 Mile Road East
1830 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road
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Turn left onto Garfield Road
2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
55 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clawson and Macomb.
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.
M 53 North
Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City
5.01 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Clawson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Macomb.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clawson to Macomb?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sterling Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Clawson and 13.9 miles from Macomb.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Clawson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Macomb.
Stop Ideas Near Sterling Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sterling Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clawson and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 14.99 mi (24.12 km).
#1 Clawson
City in Oakland County in the U.
| Population | 11,731 |
| Coordinates | 42.5333700, -83.1463200 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Macomb
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 92,131 |
| Coordinates | 42.7008700, -82.9590900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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