How far is Macomb, MI from Conway, MI?

The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Conway, MI is about 260.2 miles (418.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
260.23 mi
04h 49m
Flight
210.18 mi
338.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.18 mi
Kilometers
338.26 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.23 mi
Kilometers
418.8 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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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 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM EDT
Return by in Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 10:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macomb
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macomb
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sterling
MI

Human settlement in Arenac County, Michigan, United States of America

From Macomb
130.1 mi
02h 24m
To Conway
130.2 mi
02h 24m

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
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.4 mi · 56 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    83 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward M 68: Rogers City, Petoskey, Indian River

    1788 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto M-68

    3129 ft · 1 min · M-68

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Straits Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Straits Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto M-68

    8.7 mi · 13 min · M-68

  27. 27

    Continue on Chicago Street

    2725 ft · 53 sec · Chicago Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Burr Avenue

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Burr Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Conway Road

    606 ft · 23 sec · West Conway Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Heydey Street

    75 m · 11 sec · Heydey Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Heydey Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
198 mi · 76%
I 75 North
27.6 mi · 11%
M-68
9.34 mi · 4%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 3%
Burr Avenue
5.06 mi · 2%
Dutton Road
2.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left

83 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50 mi
210.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sterling
02h 24m from Macomb
Leave By
7:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Macomb and Mostly Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 260.2 miles (418.8 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.1 miles from Macomb and 130.2 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 7:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.62 one way or $69.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sterling

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

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

BUS

Tawas City, MI

46 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

49 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

67 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

113 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Conway. Straight-line distance: 210.18 mi (338.26 km).

Macomb

#1 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
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#2 Conway

Census-designated place in Emmet County, Michigan

Population3,616
Coordinates45.4166800, -84.8669900
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Macomb (-82.95909, 42.70087)
End: Conway (-84.86699, 45.41668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.18 gal
34.76 L · about $34.62
Round trip
$69.24
18.36 gal · 69.52 L
Estimated CO2
81.6 kg one way
Round trip: 163.2 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.62 $69.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.04 $78.09
Premium $4.65 $42.72 $85.45
Diesel $5.30 $48.69 $97.38

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 Conway. The current time is 00:55:26.

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.