How far is Macomb, MI from Boyne City, MI?

The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Boyne City, MI is about 242.5 miles (390.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
242.46 mi
04h 32m
Flight
201.63 mi
324.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.63 mi
Kilometers
324.49 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.46 mi
Kilometers
390.2 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boyne City
Sun, Apr 19, 7:47 AM EDT
Return by in Macomb
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macomb
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive Boyne City
Sun, Apr 19, 7:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macomb
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Worth
MI

Civil township in Sanilac County, Michigan.

From Macomb
121.2 mi
02h 16m
To Boyne City
121.3 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
36°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macomb and Boyne City.

  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

    52.4 mi · 56 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    54.9 mi · 55 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward M 32: Gaylord, Alpena

    1553 ft · 45 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    12.6 mi · 17 min · West Main Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North US 131 Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North US 131 Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on US 131 South

    4.2 mi · 6 min · US 131 South

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Mill Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Boyne Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Boyne Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South East Street

    896 ft · 23 sec · South East Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto State Street

    668 ft · 16 sec · State Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    63 m · 15 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
170 mi · 70%
I 75 North
27.6 mi · 11%
West Main Street
12.6 mi · 5%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 3%
Mill Street
4.31 mi · 2%
US 131 South
4.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
201.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worth
02h 16m from Macomb
Leave By
7:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Macomb and Chance Snow Showers near Boyne City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macomb to Boyne City?

The road trip is about 242.5 miles (390.2 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?

Worth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.2 miles from Macomb and 121.3 miles from Boyne City.

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

The direct path is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 7:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.28 one way or $64.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Macomb and Chance Snow Showers near Boyne City.

Stop Ideas Near Worth

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

37 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Tawas City, MI

51 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Saginaw, MI

55 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

104 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Boyne City. Straight-line distance: 201.63 mi (324.49 km).

Macomb

#1 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Boyne City

#2 Boyne City

City in Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States of America

Population3,729
Coordinates45.2166800, -85.0139400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Macomb (-82.95909, 42.70087)
End: Boyne City (-85.01394, 45.21668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.56 gal
32.39 L · about $32.28
Round trip
$64.56
17.12 gal · 64.78 L
Estimated CO2
76.1 kg one way
Round trip: 152.1 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.28 $64.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.41 $72.81
Premium $4.65 $39.84 $79.68
Diesel $5.30 $45.40 $90.80

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Macomb and Boyne City. The current time is 03:15:30.

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.