How far is Macomb, MI from Bingham, MI?
The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Bingham, MI is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Arenac County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macomb and Bingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb and Bingham.
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Start on the route
9 m · 1 sec
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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 and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road
44 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road
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Continue on Runyon Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Tienken Road
57 m · 4 sec · East Tienken Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
3156 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Tienken Road
41 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Tienken Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road
44 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Tienken Road
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Turn right onto North Adams Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Adams Road
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Turn left onto Dutton Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Dutton Road
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Continue on Brown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Brown Road
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Continue on Brown Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Brown Road
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Turn slight left
628 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Joslyn Road
1125 ft · 28 sec · Joslyn Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
27.2 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
52.4 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
27.2 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 Business Loop, M 72: Downtown Grayling, Traverse City
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
24.4 mi · 34 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Cedar Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Cedar Street
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Turn left onto West Mile Road Northwest
1.6 km · 2 min · West Mile Road Northwest
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Continue on M-72 West
7.7 mi · 11 min · M-72 West
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Continue on East M 72
7.2 mi · 10 min · East M 72
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East M 72
36 m · 2 sec · East M 72
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Exit the roundabout onto East M 72
2312 ft · 46 sec · East M 72
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East M 72
27 m · 4 sec · East M 72
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Exit the roundabout onto East M 72
1.2 km · 1 min · East M 72
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Turn left onto US 31 North
3.8 mi · 6 min · US 31 North
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Continue on Munson Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Munson Avenue
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Turn left onto East Eighth Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Eighth Street
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Turn right onto South Union Street
2323 ft · 57 sec · South Union Street
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Turn left onto West Grandview Parkway
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Grandview Parkway
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Continue on South West Bay Shore Drive
7.7 mi · 12 min · South West Bay Shore Drive
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Turn left onto East Bingham Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Bingham Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bingham Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macomb and Bingham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75
Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Macomb and Mostly Sunny near Bingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macomb to Bingham?
The road trip is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?
Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.6 miles from Macomb and 125.8 miles from Bingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 6:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.45 one way or $66.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Macomb and Mostly Sunny near Bingham.
Stop Ideas Near Sterling
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 Sterling.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Bingham. Straight-line distance: 202.27 mi (325.52 km).
#1 Macomb
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 92,131 |
| Coordinates | 42.7008700, -82.9590900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bingham
Township in Leelanau County, Michigan
| Population | 2,960 |
| Coordinates | 44.8758300, -85.6742500 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bingham (-85.67425, 44.87583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $33.45 | $66.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.72 | $75.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.28 | $82.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.05 | $94.09 |
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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