How far is Macomb, MI from Fawn River, MI?
The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Fawn River, MI is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Jackson County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macomb and Fawn River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb and Fawn River.
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Start on the route
32 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Garfield Road
2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road
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Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
3 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road
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Take the ramp right toward M 53 South: Detroit
1177 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Freeway
5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West
1772 ft · 44 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 18 1/2 Mile Road
56 m · 8 sec · 18 1/2 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · 18 1/2 Mile Road
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Turn straight onto Mound Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · Mound Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road
953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
20 mi · 22 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
2135 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
1875 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
34.5 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson
32.3 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit left toward I 69 South: Fort Wayne
1829 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 Business, US 12: Quincy, Coldwater
2215 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto East Chicago Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · East Chicago Street
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Continue on West Chicago Street
632 ft · 13 sec · West Chicago Street
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Continue on Chicago Road
9.3 mi · 12 min · Chicago Road
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Continue on East Chicago Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Chicago Street
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Continue on West Chicago Road
8.5 mi · 10 min · West Chicago Road
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Turn left onto County Farm Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · County Farm Road
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Turn right onto East Fawn River Road
2939 ft · 1 min · East Fawn River Road
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Continue on East Fawn River Road
132 m · 12 sec · East Fawn River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fawn River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macomb and Fawn River.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 94 West
Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
34.5 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Macomb and Mostly Sunny near Fawn River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macomb to Fawn River?
The road trip is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Macomb and 86.3 miles from Fawn River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 9:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.93 one way or $45.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Macomb and Mostly Sunny near Fawn River.
Stop Ideas Near Waterloo
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 Waterloo.
Jackson station
Ann Arbor station
East Lansing station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Fawn River. Straight-line distance: 137.54 mi (221.35 km).
#1 Macomb
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 92,131 |
| Coordinates | 42.7008700, -82.9590900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fawn River
Township in St.
| Population | 1,342 |
| Coordinates | 41.7817200, -85.3444200 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fawn River (-85.34442, 41.78172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $22.93 | $45.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.86 | $51.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.30 | $56.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.25 | $64.50 |
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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