How far is Macomb, MI from Drummond, MI?

The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Drummond, MI is about 345.4 miles (555.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.5 miles (374.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
345.34 mi
07h 06m
Flight
232.48 mi
374.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.48 mi
Kilometers
374.14 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
345.34 mi
Kilometers
555.77 km
Drive Time
07h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Drummond
Thu, Apr 23, 7:13 AM EDT
Return by in Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macomb
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Drummond
Thu, Apr 23, 7:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:07 PM to 2:37 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macomb
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Roscommon
MI

Village in the United States

From Macomb
172.6 mi
03h 33m
To Drummond
172.7 mi
03h 33m

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
49°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    132.3 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward M 134: De Tour Village, Drummond Island

    2484 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Huron Shore Drive

    40.7 mi · 1 hr · North Huron Shore Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Elizabeth Street

    788 ft · 15 sec · Elizabeth Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Elizabeth Street

    52 m · 3 sec · Elizabeth Street

  27. 27

    Continue on DeTour ↔ Drummond Island

    1.6 km · 30 min · DeTour ↔ Drummond Island

  28. 28

    Continue on East Channel Road

    7.9 mi · 14 min · East Channel Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Townline Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · South Townline Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Maxton Road

    1922 ft · 1 min · East Maxton Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Wasnich Road

    47 m · 7 sec · South Wasnich Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Wasnich Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
248 mi · 72%
North Huron Shore Drive
40.7 mi · 12%
I 75 North
27.6 mi · 8%
East Channel Road
7.92 mi · 2%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 2%
Dutton Road
2.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left

132 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+112.9 mi
232.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roscommon
03h 33m from Macomb
Leave By
9:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Macomb and Mostly Sunny near Drummond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 345.4 miles (555.8 km) and usually takes 07h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roscommon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.6 miles from Macomb and 172.7 miles from Drummond.

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

The direct path is about 232.5 miles (374.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.97 one way or $91.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roscommon

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

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

BUS

Manton, Michigan

63 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

70 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

75 mi away
119 E. Main St.
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

86 mi away
1000 East Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Drummond. Straight-line distance: 232.48 mi (374.14 km).

Macomb

#1 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

Township and island in Michigan

Population1,032
Coordinates46.0200200, -83.7311100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Macomb (-82.95909, 42.70087)
End: Drummond (-83.73111, 46.02002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 556 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.19 gal
46.13 L · about $45.97
Round trip
$91.94
24.38 gal · 92.26 L
Estimated CO2
108.3 kg one way
Round trip: 216.7 kg / 478 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.97 $91.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.84 $103.69
Premium $4.65 $56.73 $113.46
Diesel $5.30 $64.66 $129.31

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 Drummond. The current time is 00:07:08.

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.