How far is Edwardsburg, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Edwardsburg, MI to Macomb, MI is about 218.1 miles (351 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
218.07 mi
03h 41m
Flight
171.47 mi
275.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.47 mi
Kilometers
275.95 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.07 mi
Kilometers
350.95 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM EDT
Return by in Edwardsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 10:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edwardsburg
2026-04-23T03:28
Arrive Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 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
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edwardsburg
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
Sandstone
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Edwardsburg
108.7 mi
01h 50m
To Macomb
109.4 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
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 Edwardsburg and Macomb.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Brownsville Road

    7.6 mi · 10 min · Brownsville Road

  5. 5

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

    2656 ft · 1 min · Walnut Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Harvey Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Harvey Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Harvey Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Harvey Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto M-40

    1.6 mi · 2 min · M-40

  9. 9

    Turn right onto M-60

    7.8 mi · 11 min · M-60

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US-131

    12.6 mi · 15 min · US-131

  11. 11

    Continue on South Grand Street

    8.8 mi · 10 min · South Grand Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    96.8 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

    2292 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  29. 29

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City

    5 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward 23 Mile Road East

    1830 ft · 49 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Garfield Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    55 m · 5 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edwardsburg 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
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
97.4 mi · 45%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 12%
US-131
12.6 mi · 6%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
10.8 mi · 5%
South Grand Street
8.77 mi · 4%
M-60
7.75 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

96.8 mi · 01h 44m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.7 mi
171.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandstone
01h 50m from Edwardsburg
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Edwardsburg 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 Edwardsburg to Macomb?

The road trip is about 218.1 miles (351 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from Edwardsburg and 109.4 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.04 one way or $58.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sandstone

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

10 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

20 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

52 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

55 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edwardsburg and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 171.47 mi (275.95 km).

Edwardsburg

#1 Edwardsburg

City in Cass County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,241
Coordinates41.7956000, -86.0808400
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.080871, 41.795575)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.7 gal
29.13 L · about $29.04
Round trip
$58.07
15.4 gal · 58.26 L
Estimated CO2
68.4 kg one way
Round trip: 136.9 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.04 $58.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.75 $65.50
Premium $4.65 $35.84 $71.67
Diesel $5.30 $40.84 $81.68

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 Edwardsburg and Macomb. The current time is 03:28:52.

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.