How far is Macomb, MI from Canton, MI?

The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Canton, MI is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.14 mi
01h 12m
Flight
38 mi
61.16 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Macomb.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
38 mi
Kilometers
61.16 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.14 mi
Kilometers
88.74 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Return by in Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macomb
2026-04-23T00:05
Arrive Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Southfield
MI

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

From Macomb
27.5 mi
00h 36m
To Canton
27.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Garfield Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    3 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward M 53 South: Detroit

    1177 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Freeway

    5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West

    1772 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 18 1/2 Mile Road

    56 m · 8 sec · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Mound Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Mound Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road

    953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

    2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    20 mi · 22 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

    1875 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward M 153: Canton, Westland

    2247 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Ford Road

    819 ft · 23 sec · Ford Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Haggerty Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Haggerty Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cherry Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Hill Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Surrey Drive

    54 m · 9 sec · Surrey Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Eddington Circle

    701 ft · 31 sec · Eddington Circle

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eddington Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
20 mi · 36%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 19%
Mound Road
7.26 mi · 13%
Christopher Columbus Freeway
4.97 mi · 9%
23 Mile Road
3.02 mi · 5%
Garfield Road
2.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

20 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southfield
00h 36m from Macomb
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Macomb and Mostly Sunny near Canton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Southfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Macomb and 27.6 miles from Canton.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Macomb and Mostly Sunny near Canton.

Stop Ideas Near Southfield

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

6 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

8 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

8 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Detroit

17 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Canton. Straight-line distance: 38 mi (61.16 km).

Macomb

#1 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Canton

#2 Canton

Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan

Population86,825
Coordinates42.3086500, -83.4821600
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Macomb (-82.95909, 42.70087)
End: Canton (-83.48216, 42.30865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.37 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.71
3.9 gal · 14.74 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.35 $14.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.29 $16.59
Premium $4.65 $9.08 $18.15
Diesel $5.30 $10.34 $20.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Macomb and Canton. The current time is 00:05:58.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.