How far is Grand Ledge, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Grand Ledge, MI to Macomb, MI is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
122.23 mi
01h 52m
Flight
90.79 mi
146.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.79 mi
Kilometers
146.11 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.23 mi
Kilometers
196.71 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM EDT
Return by in Grand Ledge
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Ledge
2026-04-22T22:52
Arrive Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Ledge
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
Swartz Creek
MI

City in Michigan, US

From Grand Ledge
55.6 mi
00h 56m
To Macomb
66.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
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 Grand Ledge and Macomb.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Ledge and Macomb.

  1. 1

    Start on West Jefferson Street

    14 m · 9 sec · West Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Bridge Street

    2303 ft · 1 min · South Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    1911 ft · 54 sec · North Clinton Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Hartel Road

    2835 ft · 44 sec · North Hartel Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Wright Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Wright Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 96 East: Lansing

    1498 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    51.5 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

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

    3091 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

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

    2951 ft · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

    2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  20. 20

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

    2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  21. 21

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

    1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Tienken Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road

    49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  29. 29

    Continue on 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    82 m · 7 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Ledge 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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
54.1 mi · 44%
I 75 South
35 mi · 29%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 6%
Tienken Road
3.47 mi · 3%
I 96 East
2.36 mi · 2%
Wright Road
2.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69 East

Merge slight left

51.5 mi · 00h 53m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
90.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swartz Creek
00h 56m from Grand Ledge
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grand Ledge and Sunny near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Ledge to Macomb?

The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Swartz Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Grand Ledge and 66.6 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Ledge and Sunny near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Swartz Creek

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

13 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Flint station

16 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

28 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Lapeer station

44 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Ledge and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 90.79 mi (146.11 km).

Grand Ledge

#1 Grand Ledge

City in Michigan, United States of America

Population7,881
Coordinates42.7533700, -84.7463800
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jefferson Street (-84.746366, 42.753341)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.33 L · about $16.25
Round trip
$32.51
8.62 gal · 32.66 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.25 $32.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.33 $36.66
Premium $4.65 $20.06 $40.12
Diesel $5.30 $22.86 $45.72

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 Grand Ledge and Macomb. The current time is 22:52:22.

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.