How far is Edwards, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Edwards, MI to Macomb, MI is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
156.9 mi
02h 25m
Flight
121.23 mi
195.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.23 mi
Kilometers
195.1 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.9 mi
Kilometers
252.51 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Sat, May 2, 4:58 AM EDT
Return by in Edwards
Sat, May 2, 7:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edwards
2026-05-02T02:33
Arrive Macomb
Sat, May 2, 4:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edwards
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
Birch Run
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Edwards
72.9 mi
01h 12m
To Macomb
83.9 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on M-30

    4 m · 3 sec · M-30

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Greenwood Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · West Greenwood Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Alger Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Alger Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old M-76

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old M-76

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Maple Ridge Road

    1338 ft · 39 sec · Maple Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Alger Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Alger Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward I 75 South

    1921 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

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

    3091 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

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

    2951 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

    2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  17. 17

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

    2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  18. 18

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

    1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tienken Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road

    49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  26. 26

    Continue on 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    82 m · 7 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edwards 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
30 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
120 mi · 77%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 4%
West Greenwood Road
5.46 mi · 3%
Tienken Road
3.47 mi · 2%
Alger Road
2.02 mi · 1%
West Tienken Road
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

76.3 mi · 01h 19m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
121.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birch Run
01h 12m from Edwards
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Edwards 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 Edwards to Macomb?

The road trip is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Birch Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Edwards and 83.9 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.89 one way or $41.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Birch Run

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

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

23 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

29 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Bay City, MI

40 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

41 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edwards and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 121.23 mi (195.1 km).

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#1 Edwards

Human settlement in Ogemaw County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,356
Coordinates44.1764100, -84.2666700
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: West Greenwood Road (-84.26666, 44.176446)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.96 L · about $20.89
Round trip
$41.78
11.08 gal · 41.92 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.89 $41.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.56 $47.12
Premium $4.65 $25.78 $51.57
Diesel $5.30 $29.38 $58.77

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Edwards and Macomb. The current time is 02:33:07.

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.