How far is Harrison, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Harrison, MI to Macomb, MI is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
164.28 mi
02h 35m
Flight
129.78 mi
208.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.78 mi
Kilometers
208.86 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.28 mi
Kilometers
264.39 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM EDT
Return by in Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrison
2026-04-23T03:22
Arrive Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrison
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
Buena Vista
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States

From Harrison
78.5 mi
01h 17m
To Macomb
85.7 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE
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 Harrison and Macomb.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Street

    1785 ft · 30 sec · South 1st Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Park Street

    1951 ft · 42 sec · East Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Clare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Clare Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    12 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City

    46.1 mi · 46 min

  6. 6

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

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

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

    3091 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

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

    2951 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

    2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  16. 16

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

    2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  17. 17

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

    1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Tienken Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road

    49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  25. 25

    Continue on 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    82 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrison 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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
1 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
80.4 mi · 49%
US 10 EAST
46.1 mi · 28%
North Clare Avenue
13.8 mi · 8%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 4%
Tienken Road
3.47 mi · 2%
West Tienken Road
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 10 EAST

Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City

46.1 mi · 00h 46m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
129.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
01h 17m from Harrison
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Harrison 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 Harrison to Macomb?

The road trip is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Harrison and 85.7 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.87 one way or $43.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

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

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

3 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

20 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

49 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

52 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrison and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 129.78 mi (208.86 km).

Harrison

#1 Harrison

City in the U.

Population2,062
Coordinates44.0191900, -84.7994700
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: South 1st Street (-84.799458, 44.01919)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.94 L · about $21.87
Round trip
$43.74
11.6 gal · 43.88 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.87 $43.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.67 $49.33
Premium $4.65 $26.99 $53.99
Diesel $5.30 $30.76 $61.53

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 Harrison and Macomb. The current time is 03:22:00.

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.