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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil township in Sanilac County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
54.9 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 32: Gaylord, Alpena
1553 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
12.6 mi · 17 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North US 131 Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North US 131 Highway
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Continue on US 131 South
4.2 mi · 6 min · US 131 South
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Turn left onto Mill Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Boyne Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Boyne Avenue
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Turn right onto South East Street
896 ft · 23 sec · South East Street
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Turn left onto State Street
668 ft · 16 sec · State Street
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Turn right
63 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macomb and Boyne City.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Worth.
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Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Boyne City. Straight-line distance: 201.63 mi (324.49 km).
#1 Macomb
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 92,131 |
| Coordinates | 42.7008700, -82.9590900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boyne City
City in Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 3,729 |
| Coordinates | 45.2166800, -85.0139400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boyne City (-85.01394, 45.21668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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