How far is Homestead, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Homestead, MI to Macomb, MI is about 357.4 miles (575.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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
357.37 mi
05h 40m
Flight
257.75 mi
414.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.75 mi
Kilometers
414.81 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.37 mi
Kilometers
575.13 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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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 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Wed, May 13, 2:40 AM EDT
Return by in Homestead
Wed, May 13, 8:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homestead
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Macomb
Wed, May 13, 2:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homestead
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
Roscommon
MI

Village in the United States

From Homestead
174.2 mi
02h 50m
To Macomb
183.1 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Homestead and Macomb.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Homestead Road

    8.2 mi · 32 min · South Homestead Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East 6 Mile Road

    2213 ft · 2 min · East 6 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East 6 Mile Road

    3197 ft · 2 min · East 6 Mile Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on South Westshore Drive

    4.9 mi · 19 min · South Westshore Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 1 1/2 Mile Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · East 1 1/2 Mile Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Sugar Island Ferry

    1251 ft · 5 min · Sugar Island Ferry

  7. 7

    Continue on Sugar Island Ferry Access

    146 m · 14 sec · Sugar Island Ferry Access

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive

    1861 ft · 45 sec · Riverside Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on East Portage Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Portage Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ord Street

    1006 ft · 28 sec · Ord Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Easterday Avenue

    2105 ft · 59 sec · East Easterday Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on East Easterday Avenue

    2127 ft · 59 sec · East Easterday Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Easterday Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Easterday Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1141 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  19. 19

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

    3091 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

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

    2951 ft · 58 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

    2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  25. 25

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

    2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  26. 26

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

    1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Tienken Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road

    49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  34. 34

    Continue on 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    82 m · 7 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
38 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
168 mi · 47%
East Easterday Avenue
147 mi · 41%
South Homestead Road
8.16 mi · 2%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 2%
South Westshore Drive
4.89 mi · 1%
Tienken Road
3.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Easterday Avenue

Merge slight left

144 mi · 02h 28m

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
05h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+99.7 mi
257.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roscommon
02h 50m from Homestead
Leave By
5:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Rain Showers leaving Homestead and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 357.4 miles (575.1 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?

Roscommon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.2 miles from Homestead and 183.1 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.7 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 5:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.55 one way or $95.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Rain Showers around Homestead and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Roscommon

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

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

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Manton, Michigan

63 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
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Cadillac, Michigan

70 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

75 mi away
119 E. Main St.
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

86 mi away
1000 East Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homestead and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 257.75 mi (414.81 km).

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#1 Homestead

Township in Chippewa County, Michigan

Population2,408
Coordinates46.3380700, -84.1225300
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.122819, 46.337765)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 575 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.61 gal
47.74 L · about $47.55
Round trip
$95.10
25.22 gal · 95.48 L
Estimated CO2
112.1 kg one way
Round trip: 224.1 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.55 $95.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.63 $107.26
Premium $4.65 $58.69 $117.37
Diesel $5.30 $66.88 $133.77

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Homestead and Macomb. The current time is 20:59:15.

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.