How far is Macomb, MI from Billings, MI?

The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Billings, MI is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.39 mi
02h 42m
Flight
105.72 mi
170.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.72 mi
Kilometers
170.14 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.39 mi
Kilometers
216.28 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Billings
Tue, May 19, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in Macomb
Tue, May 19, 5:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macomb
2026-05-19T00:26
Arrive Billings
Tue, May 19, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macomb
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
Clio
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Macomb
67.2 mi
01h 21m
To Billings
67.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    44 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Tienken Road

    57 m · 4 sec · East Tienken Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3156 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Tienken Road

    41 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Tienken Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    44 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Tienken Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Adams Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Adams Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dutton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Dutton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Brown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Brown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Brown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brown Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    628 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Joslyn Road

    1125 ft · 28 sec · Joslyn Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

    51.3 mi · 55 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland

    1046 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare

    12.3 mi · 12 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward M 30: West Branch

    2048 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto North Meridian Road

    7.8 mi · 12 min · North Meridian Road

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto West Curtis Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Curtis Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North Meridian Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Road

  28. 28

    Continue on M-30

    2.4 mi · 3 min · M-30

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Brushaber Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Brushaber Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Martin Road

    2490 ft · 2 min · Martin Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Martin Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
1 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
51.3 mi · 38%
I 75 North
27.6 mi · 21%
US 10
12.3 mi · 9%
US 10 West
11.5 mi · 9%
North Meridian Road
8.85 mi · 7%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

51.3 mi · 00h 55m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
105.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clio
01h 21m from Macomb
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Macomb and Showers And Thunderstorms near Billings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Clio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Macomb and 67.2 miles from Billings.

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

The direct path is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Macomb and Showers And Thunderstorms near Billings.

Stop Ideas Near Clio

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

19 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Saginaw, MI

33 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

36 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

38 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Billings. Straight-line distance: 105.72 mi (170.14 km).

Macomb

#1 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
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#2 Billings

Township in Gladwin County, Michigan

Population2,382
Coordinates43.8497500, -84.3472200
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Macomb (-82.95909, 42.70087)
End: Billings (-84.34722, 43.84975)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.95 L · about $17.87
Round trip
$35.75
9.48 gal · 35.9 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.87 $35.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.16 $40.32
Premium $4.65 $22.06 $44.12
Diesel $5.30 $25.14 $50.28

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Macomb and Billings. The current time is 00:26:30.

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.