How far is Macomb, MI from Algansee, MI?
The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Algansee, MI is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macomb and Algansee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb and Algansee.
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Start on the route
32 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Garfield Road
2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road
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Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
3 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road
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Take the ramp right toward M 53 South: Detroit
1177 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Freeway
5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West
1772 ft · 44 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 18 1/2 Mile Road
56 m · 8 sec · 18 1/2 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · 18 1/2 Mile Road
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Turn straight onto Mound Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · Mound Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road
953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
20 mi · 22 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
2135 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
1875 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
34.5 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Moscow Road
11.4 mi · 16 min · Moscow Road
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Turn right onto East Chicago Road
9.5 mi · 13 min · East Chicago Road
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Continue on West Chicago Street
2872 ft · 37 sec · West Chicago Street
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Continue on West Chicago Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · West Chicago Road
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Continue on East Chicago Street
2010 ft · 41 sec · East Chicago Street
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Continue on West Chicago Road
2704 ft · 58 sec · West Chicago Road
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Turn left onto South Allen Road North
5 mi · 7 min · South Allen Road North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bankers Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bankers Road
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Continue on Fisher Road
3 mi · 4 min · Fisher Road
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Turn left onto South Ray Quincy Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · South Ray Quincy Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ray Quincy Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macomb and Algansee.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 94 West
Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
34.5 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Macomb and Showers And Thunderstorms near Algansee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macomb to Algansee?
The road trip is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Dexter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Macomb and 75.8 miles from Algansee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.14 one way or $40.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Macomb and Showers And Thunderstorms near Algansee.
Stop Ideas Near Dexter
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 Dexter.
Ann Arbor station
Jackson station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Algansee. Straight-line distance: 115.12 mi (185.27 km).
#1 Macomb
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 92,131 |
| Coordinates | 42.7008700, -82.9590900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Algansee
Township in Branch County, Michigan
| Population | 1,963 |
| Coordinates | 41.8325500, -84.8807900 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Algansee (-84.88079, 41.83255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.14 | $40.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.71 | $45.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.85 | $49.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.32 | $56.65 |
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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