How far is Hillsdale, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Hillsdale, MI to Macomb, MI is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
138.77 mi
02h 27m
Flight
101.01 mi
162.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.01 mi
Kilometers
162.56 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.77 mi
Kilometers
223.33 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Wed, Apr 22, 11:07 PM EDT
Return by in Hillsdale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsdale
2026-04-22T20:39
Arrive Macomb
Wed, Apr 22, 11:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillsdale
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
Foster
MI

Township in Ogemaw County, Michigan

From Hillsdale
68.4 mi
01h 13m
To Macomb
70.3 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Hillsdale and Macomb.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cook Street

    16 m · 7 sec · Cook Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1406 ft · 27 sec · North Broad Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Carleton Road East

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Carleton Road East

  4. 4

    Continue on Olds Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Olds Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Chicago Street

    978 ft · 13 sec · West Chicago Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Chicago Road

    9.5 mi · 13 min · East Chicago Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Moscow Road

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Moscow Road

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Spring Arbor Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Arbor Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  20. 20

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

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

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

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

    2292 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  27. 27

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  29. 29

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

    5 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward 23 Mile Road East

    1830 ft · 49 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Garfield Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    55 m · 5 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsdale 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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
35.2 mi · 25%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 19%
Moscow Road
11.4 mi · 8%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
10.8 mi · 8%
East Chicago Road
9.47 mi · 7%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foster
01h 13m from Hillsdale
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hillsdale and Sunny near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Foster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Hillsdale and 70.3 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Foster

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

4 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

44 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

48 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Jackson station

51 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsdale and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 101.01 mi (162.56 km).

Hillsdale

#1 Hillsdale

City in Michigan

Population1,991
Coordinates41.9200500, -84.6305100
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Cook Street (-84.630539, 41.920071)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.54 L · about $18.48
Round trip
$36.96
9.8 gal · 37.08 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.48 $36.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.84 $41.68
Premium $4.65 $22.80 $45.61
Diesel $5.30 $25.99 $51.98

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 Hillsdale and Macomb. The current time is 20:39:43.

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.