How far is Davison, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Davison, MI to Macomb, MI is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
49.63 mi
00h 55m
Flight
36.51 mi
58.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.51 mi
Kilometers
58.76 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.63 mi
Kilometers
79.87 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM EDT
Return by in Davison
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davison
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Macomb
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Davison
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
Imlay City
MI

City in Lapeer County, Michigan, United States

From Davison
24.8 mi
00h 27m
To Macomb
24.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 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 Davison and Macomb.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North State Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North State Road

  2. 2

    Continue on South State Road

    1160 ft · 20 sec · South State Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 East: Port Huron

    1523 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    23.1 mi · 23 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont

    2596 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Van Dyke Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Van Dyke Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward M 53 North

    49 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    646 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 32 Mile Road

    2 mi · 3 min · 32 Mile Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Romeo Plank Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    107 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Davison 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
23.1 mi · 47%
Van Dyke Road
13.9 mi · 28%
Romeo Plank Road
7.2 mi · 15%
32 Mile Road
1.95 mi · 4%
North State Road
1.45 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

23.1 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Imlay City
00h 27m from Davison
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Davison and Sunny near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Imlay City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Davison and 24.8 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.60 one way or $13.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Imlay City

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

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

19 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Flint station

47 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

47 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Port Huron

52 mi away
2223 16th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davison and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 36.51 mi (58.76 km).

Davison

#1 Davison

City in Michigan

Population19,254
Coordinates43.0347500, -83.5180100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: North State Road (-83.518039, 43.03476)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.63 L · about $6.60
Round trip
$13.20
3.5 gal · 13.26 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.60 $13.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.44 $14.89
Premium $4.65 $8.14 $16.29
Diesel $5.30 $9.28 $18.56

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 Davison and Macomb. The current time is 21:13:34.

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.