How far is Ida, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Ida, MI to Macomb, MI is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
87.9 mi
01h 36m
Flight
62.97 mi
101.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.97 mi
Kilometers
101.34 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.9 mi
Kilometers
141.46 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM EDT
Return by in Ida
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ida
2026-04-23T01:56
Arrive Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ida
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
River Rouge
MI

City in Michigan

From Ida
41.6 mi
00h 48m
To Macomb
46.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 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 Ida and Macomb.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lewis Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lewis Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Telegraph Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Telegraph Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Heiss Road

    2865 ft · 1 min · Heiss Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Monroe Street

    139 m · 12 sec · North Monroe Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Nadeau Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Nadeau Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 North: Detroit

    1590 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Detroit-Toledo Expressway

    16.6 mi · 18 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Fisher Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Fisher Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Fisher Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing, Michigan Avenue

    3086 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Jeffries Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Jeffries Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Chicago, Port Huron

    953 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    2 mi · 3 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  16. 16

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

    92 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2575 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    14 mi · 15 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

    2292 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  25. 25

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

    5 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward 23 Mile Road East

    1830 ft · 49 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Garfield Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    55 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ida 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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
16.6 mi · 19%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
14 mi · 16%
Fisher Freeway
12.8 mi · 15%
M 53 North
5.01 mi · 6%
South Telegraph Road
3.85 mi · 4%
Metropolitan Parkway
3.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Detroit-Toledo Expressway

Merge slight left onto Detroit-Toledo Expressway

16.6 mi · 00h 18m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
62.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
River Rouge
00h 48m from Ida
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ida 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 Ida to Macomb?

The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

River Rouge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Ida and 46.4 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.69 one way or $23.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near River Rouge

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

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

RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

7 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

10 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Detroit

12 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

24 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ida and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 62.97 mi (101.34 km).

Ida

#1 Ida

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

Population4,798
Coordinates41.9108800, -83.5735500
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewis Avenue (-83.573574, 41.91088)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.74 L · about $11.69
Round trip
$23.38
6.2 gal · 23.48 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.69 $23.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.18 $26.37
Premium $4.65 $14.43 $28.85
Diesel $5.30 $16.44 $32.88

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 Ida and Macomb. The current time is 01:56:06.

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.