How far is Colfax, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Colfax, MI to Macomb, MI is about 234.2 miles (376.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
234.21 mi
03h 56m
Flight
172.8 mi
278.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.8 mi
Kilometers
278.1 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.21 mi
Kilometers
376.93 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM EDT
Return by in Colfax
Thu, Apr 23, 11:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colfax
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colfax
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Midland
MI

The largest city in Midland County, Michigan.

From Colfax
112.7 mi
01h 58m
To Macomb
121.5 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Jackson Road

    2 mi · 5 min · East Jackson Road

  2. 2

    Continue on West 13 Mile Road

    6.1 mi · 15 min · West 13 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Cleveland Drive West

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Cleveland Drive West

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1368 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Bingham Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    615 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on West 15 Mile Road

    2246 ft · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Woodbridge Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South M 37

    5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37

  10. 10

    Continue on Michigan Avenue

    3229 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South M 37

    1330 ft · 40 sec · South M 37

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Washington

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min · East Washington

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City

    46.1 mi · 46 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

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

    3091 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

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

    2951 ft · 58 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

    2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  24. 24

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

    2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  25. 25

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

    1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Tienken Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road

    49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  33. 33

    Continue on 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    82 m · 7 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colfax 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
37 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
80.4 mi · 34%
East Washington
59.9 mi · 26%
US 10 EAST
46.1 mi · 20%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 3%
West 13 Mile Road
6.09 mi · 3%
South M 37
5.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Washington

Turn right onto East Washington

59.9 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.4 mi
172.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
01h 58m from Colfax
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Colfax and Mostly Sunny near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.2 miles (376.9 km) and usually takes 03h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.7 miles from Colfax and 121.5 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.19 one way or $62.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colfax and Mostly Sunny near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Midland

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

29 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

32 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

69 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

81 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colfax and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 172.8 mi (278.1 km).

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#1 Colfax

Township in Oceana County, Michigan

Population1,328
Coordinates43.7433400, -86.0792300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: East Jackson Road (-86.07923, 43.743265)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.27 gal
31.29 L · about $31.19
Round trip
$62.37
16.54 gal · 62.58 L
Estimated CO2
73.5 kg one way
Round trip: 147 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.19 $62.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.17 $70.34
Premium $4.65 $38.49 $76.98
Diesel $5.30 $43.86 $87.73

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 Colfax and Macomb. The current time is 03:15:17.

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.