How far is Ishpeming, MI from Macomb, MI?
The driving distance from Ishpeming, MI to Macomb, MI is about 459 miles (738.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 349.4 miles (562.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 14m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Otsego County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ishpeming and Macomb.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ishpeming and Macomb.
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Start on South 1st Street
5 m · 3 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn right onto East Division Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Division Street
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Continue on County Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Turn slight left onto Silver Street
1638 ft · 35 sec · Silver Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jackson Street
638 ft · 15 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto South Pioneer Avenue
153 m · 15 sec · South Pioneer Avenue
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Turn left onto Rail Street
1945 ft · 33 sec · Rail Street
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Continue on County Road 480
12.5 mi · 19 min · County Road 480
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Turn left onto Cherry Creek Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Creek Road
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Continue on M-28
35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on West Munising Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Munising Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street
838 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Turn sharp right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
32.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
3091 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1159 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac
2951 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left
27 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
47 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road
2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road
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Turn right onto Tienken Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road
39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road
49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road
46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road
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Continue on 25 Mile Road
6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road
46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
82 m · 7 sec
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ishpeming and Macomb.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ishpeming and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Ishpeming to Macomb?
The road trip is about 459 miles (738.7 km) and usually takes 07h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vanderbilt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.9 miles from Ishpeming and 233.2 miles from Macomb.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 349.4 miles (562.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.09 one way or $122.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ishpeming and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Macomb.
Stop Ideas Near Vanderbilt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vanderbilt.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ishpeming and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 349.38 mi (562.27 km).
#1 Ishpeming
City in Marquette County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 3,498 |
| Coordinates | 46.4885500, -87.6676400 |
| Altitude | 429 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Macomb
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 92,131 |
| Coordinates | 42.7008700, -82.9590900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 739 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $61.09 | $122.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $68.90 | $137.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $75.39 | $150.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $85.92 | $171.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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