How far is Macomb, MI from Chesaning, MI?
The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Chesaning, MI is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Gratiot County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macomb and Chesaning.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb and Chesaning.
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Start on the route
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Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
1.4 km ยท 1 min ยท 25 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road
44 m ยท 4 sec ยท 25 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
6 mi ยท 10 min ยท 25 Mile Road
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Continue on Runyon Road
1.4 km ยท 2 min ยท Runyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Tienken Road
57 m ยท 4 sec ยท East Tienken Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
3156 ft ยท 1 min ยท East Tienken Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Tienken Road
41 m ยท 5 sec ยท East Tienken Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
1.6 mi ยท 3 min ยท East Tienken Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road
44 m ยท 3 sec ยท West Tienken Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road
2.1 mi ยท 4 min ยท West Tienken Road
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Turn right onto North Adams Road
1.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท North Adams Road
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Turn left onto Dutton Road
2.4 mi ยท 4 min ยท Dutton Road
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Continue on Brown Road
1.3 mi ยท 2 min ยท Brown Road
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Continue on Brown Road
1.4 km ยท 1 min ยท Brown Road
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Turn slight left
628 ft ยท 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Joslyn Road
1125 ft ยท 28 sec ยท Joslyn Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North
1650 ft ยท 40 sec
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Merge slight left
27.2 mi ยท 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
19.3 mi ยท 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 57: Montrose, Clio
1611 ft ยท 48 sec
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Turn left onto West Vienna Road
5.9 mi ยท 8 min ยท West Vienna Road
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Continue on East State Street
1.6 km ยท 2 min ยท East State Street
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Continue on Vienna Road
1.4 mi ยท 2 min ยท Vienna Road
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Continue on Peet Road
9 mi ยท 12 min ยท Peet Road
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Continue on Peet Road
122 m ยท 8 sec ยท Peet Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1 km ยท 1 min ยท South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Street
1534 ft ยท 54 sec ยท East Broad Street
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Turn right onto North Front Street
24 m ยท 4 sec ยท North Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m ยท 1 sec ยท North Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macomb and Chesaning.
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 North
Merge slight left
27.2 mi ยท 00h 29m
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 Chesaning.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macomb to Chesaning?
The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Macomb and 41.8 miles from Chesaning.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.26 one way or $24.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Macomb and Mostly Sunny near Chesaning.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
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 Newark.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Chesaning. Straight-line distance: 67.34 mi (108.38 km).
#1 Macomb
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 92,131 |
| Coordinates | 42.7008700, -82.9590900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesaning
Village in Michigan
| Population | 2,143 |
| Coordinates | 43.1847500, -84.1149700 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesaning (-84.11497, 43.18475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $4.17 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $14.31 | $28.61 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $16.03 | $32.06 |
| Diesel | $6.53 | $19.19 | $38.38 |
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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