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 EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.43 mi
01h 49m
Flight
67.34 mi
108.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.34 mi
Kilometers
108.38 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.43 mi
Kilometers
134.26 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesaning
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM EDT
Return by in Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macomb
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive Chesaning
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
Newark
MI

Township in Gratiot County, Michigan

From Macomb
41.6 mi
00h 54m
To Chesaning
41.8 mi
00h 54m

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
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

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.

  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

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward M 57: Montrose, Clio

    1611 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Vienna Road

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Vienna Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East State Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Vienna Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vienna Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Peet Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Peet Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Peet Road

    122 m · 8 sec · Peet Road

  27. 27

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1534 ft · 54 sec · East Broad Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    24 m · 4 sec · North Front Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Front Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
27.6 mi · 33%
I 75
19.3 mi · 23%
Peet Road
9.08 mi · 11%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 8%
West Vienna Road
5.86 mi · 7%
Dutton Road
2.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

27.2 mi · 00h 29m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
67.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 54m from Macomb
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 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.

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

RAIL

Flint station

17 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

30 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

33 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

37 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Chesaning. Straight-line distance: 67.34 mi (108.38 km).

Macomb

#1 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Chesaning

Village in Michigan

Population2,143
Coordinates43.1847500, -84.1149700
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Macomb (-82.95909, 42.70087)
End: Chesaning (-84.11497, 43.18475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.14 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.88 gal · 22.28 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.09 $22.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.50 $25.01
Premium $4.65 $13.68 $27.37
Diesel $5.30 $15.59 $31.19

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 Chesaning. The current time is 04:53:42.

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.