How far is Dollar Bay, MI from Macomb, MI?
The driving distance from Dollar Bay, MI to Macomb, MI is about 548.6 miles (882.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 408.5 miles (657.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 00m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dollar Bay and Macomb.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dollar Bay and Macomb.
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Start on Royce Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Royce Road
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Continue on Houghton-Hancock Lift Bridge
1977 ft · 1 min · Houghton-Hancock Lift Bridge
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Turn left onto US 41 South
84 m · 9 sec · US 41 South
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Continue on West Montezuma Avenue
1 km · 2 min · West Montezuma Avenue
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Merge slight left onto College Avenue
2195 ft · 1 min · College Avenue
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Continue on Townsend Drive
84 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Townsend Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary
1.4 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palms Avenue
29 m · 6 sec · Palms Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Palms Avenue
10.2 mi · 14 min · Palms Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US-41/M-28
35 m · 7 sec · US-41/M-28
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Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28
2883 ft · 45 sec · US-41/M-28
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US-41/M-28
31 m · 6 sec · US-41/M-28
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Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28
1.6 mi · 2 min · US-41/M-28
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Continue on Marquette Bypass
1 mi · 1 min · Marquette Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marquette Bypass
33 m · 6 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass
882 ft · 15 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marquette Bypass
33 m · 1 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass
2760 ft · 52 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
125 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Front Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Front Street
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Continue on US-41/M-28
1.6 mi · 3 min · US-41/M-28
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Turn left onto M-28
35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on West Munising Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Munising Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street
838 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Turn sharp right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
32.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
3091 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1159 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac
2951 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left
27 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
47 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road
2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road
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Turn right onto Tienken Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road
39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road
49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road
46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road
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Continue on 25 Mile Road
6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road
46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
82 m · 7 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 Dollar Bay and Macomb.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Dollar Bay and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macomb.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dollar Bay to Macomb?
The road trip is about 548.6 miles (882.9 km) and usually takes 09h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mackinaw City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 270.7 miles from Dollar Bay and 277.8 miles from Macomb.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 408.5 miles (657.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 140.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $73.01 one way or $146.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 172.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Dollar Bay and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macomb.
Stop Ideas Near Mackinaw City
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 Mackinaw City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dollar Bay and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 408.48 mi (657.39 km).
#1 Dollar Bay
Township in Houghton County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,082 |
| Coordinates | 47.1196500, -88.5115100 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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: 883 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 50m |
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 | $73.01 | $146.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $82.34 | $164.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $90.10 | $180.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $102.69 | $205.37 |
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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