How far is Macomb, MI from Carlton, MI?
The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Carlton, MI is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macomb and Carlton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb and Carlton.
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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
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
1372 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
1182 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 West: Lansing
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
42.7 mi · 43 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
2079 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
3256 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
1 km · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
1428 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 100: Grand Ledge
1650 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto South Wright Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Wright Road
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Turn right onto State Road
4 mi · 6 min · State Road
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Turn left onto Jones Road
1 mi · 1 min · Jones Road
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Continue on Benton Road
1 mi · 1 min · Benton Road
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Turn right onto East Grand Ledge Highway
13 mi · 18 min · East Grand Ledge Highway
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Turn left onto Saddlebag Lake Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Saddlebag Lake Road
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Continue on North M-66 Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North M-66 Highway
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Turn right onto East Carlton Center Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Carlton Center Road
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Continue on East Broadway Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Broadway Street
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Continue on East Carlton Center Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Carlton Center Road
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Continue on East M-43 Highway
3 mi · 4 min · East M-43 Highway
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Turn right onto Usborne Road
21 m · 1 sec · Usborne Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Usborne Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macomb and Carlton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
42.7 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Macomb and Mostly Sunny near Carlton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macomb to Carlton?
The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Bancroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Macomb and 69.5 miles from Carlton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Macomb and Mostly Sunny near Carlton.
Stop Ideas Near Bancroft
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 Bancroft.
Durand Union Station
Owosso, MI
Flint station
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Carlton. Straight-line distance: 116.38 mi (187.3 km).
#1 Macomb
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 92,131 |
| Coordinates | 42.7008700, -82.9590900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carlton
Township in Barry County, Michigan
| Population | 2,459 |
| Coordinates | 42.7267000, -85.2514000 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carlton (-85.2514, 42.7267)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.84 | $41.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.80 | $45.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.99 | $51.98 |
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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