How far is Flint, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Macomb, MI is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.37 mi
01h 02m
Flight
42.71 mi
68.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.71 mi
Kilometers
68.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.37 mi
Kilometers
93.94 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Wed, Apr 22, 10:16 PM EDT
Return by in Flint
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Macomb
Wed, Apr 22, 10:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
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
Attica
MI

Census-designated place in Lapeer County, Michigan

From Flint
28.4 mi
00h 31m
To Macomb
30 mi
00h 31m

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 Flint and Macomb.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    77 m · 21 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Saginaw Street

    1940 ft · 1 min · Saginaw Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1617 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    31.5 mi · 32 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

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

    2596 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Van Dyke Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Van Dyke Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward M 53 North

    49 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    646 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 32 Mile Road

    2 mi · 3 min · 32 Mile Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Romeo Plank Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    107 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Macomb.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
31.5 mi · 54%
Van Dyke Road
13.9 mi · 24%
Romeo Plank Road
7.2 mi · 12%
32 Mile Road
1.95 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.88 mi · 2%
Saginaw Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

31.5 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
42.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Attica
00h 31m from Flint
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Flint and Sunny near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Attica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Flint and 30 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Attica

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

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

12 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Flint station

40 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

45 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

54 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 42.71 mi (68.74 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.8 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.54
4.12 gal · 15.6 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.77 $15.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.76 $17.52
Premium $4.65 $9.59 $19.17
Diesel $5.30 $10.93 $21.85

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 Flint and Macomb. The current time is 21:14:03.

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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.