How far is Clyde, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Clyde, MI to Macomb, MI is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
50.87 mi
01h 02m
Flight
33.49 mi
53.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.49 mi
Kilometers
53.9 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.87 mi
Kilometers
81.87 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Wed, Apr 22, 9:51 PM EDT
Return by in Clyde
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clyde
2026-04-22T20:48
Arrive Macomb
Wed, Apr 22, 9:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clyde
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
Lake Angelus
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan

From Clyde
20 mi
00h 31m
To Macomb
30.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bishop

    8 m · 3 sec · Bishop

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Johnson

    89 m · 15 sec · Johnson

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Milford Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Milford Road

  4. 4

    Continue on White Lake Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · White Lake Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward White Lake Road

    25 m · 3 sec · White Lake Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto White Lake Road

    682 ft · 13 sec · White Lake Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward White Lake Road

    46 m · 5 sec · White Lake Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto White Lake Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · White Lake Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Andersonville Road

    2557 ft · 53 sec · Andersonville Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto White Lake Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · White Lake Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dixie Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Detroit

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I-75 South

    10.9 mi · 12 min · I-75 South

  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 Clyde and Macomb.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
33 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
1 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
10.9 mi · 21%
White Lake Road
10 mi · 20%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 14%
Tienken Road
3.47 mi · 7%
West Tienken Road
1.58 mi · 3%
Dixie Highway
1.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight left onto I-75 South

10.9 mi · 00h 12m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
33.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Angelus
00h 31m from Clyde
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clyde and Sunny near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Lake Angelus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Clyde and 30.9 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clyde and Sunny near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Angelus

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Angelus and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.8 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
City of Pontiac
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

City of Pontiac

Pontiac , MI
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Rating 3.3/5 32 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,Department of finance,Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Angelus.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

7 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

20 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

20 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

27 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clyde and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 33.49 mi (53.9 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Clyde

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

Population5,435
Coordinates42.6808600, -83.6180000
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Bishop (-83.618, 42.68086)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.8 L · about $6.79
Round trip
$13.58
3.6 gal · 13.6 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.79 $13.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.66 $15.31
Premium $4.65 $8.38 $16.75
Diesel $5.30 $9.55 $19.09

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clyde and Macomb. The current time is 20:48:43.

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.