How far is Macomb, MI from Fayette, MI?
The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Fayette, MI is about 399.2 miles (642.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 277.8 miles (447 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Crawford County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macomb and Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb and Fayette.
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Start on the route
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road
44 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road
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Continue on Runyon Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Tienken Road
57 m · 4 sec · East Tienken Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
3156 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Tienken Road
41 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Tienken Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road
44 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Tienken Road
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Turn right onto North Adams Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Adams Road
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Turn left onto Dutton Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Dutton Road
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Continue on Brown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Brown Road
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Continue on Brown Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Brown Road
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Turn slight left
628 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Joslyn Road
1125 ft · 28 sec · Joslyn Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
27.2 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
52.4 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
99.1 mi · 1 hr 57 min · US-2 West
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Take the exit straight
38 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto OO.25 Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · OO.25 Road
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Continue on State Street
1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on 16th Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · 16th Road
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Turn straight onto LL Road
2 mi · 3 min · LL Road
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Turn straight onto 14th Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · 14th Road
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Continue on 13.25 Lane
1169 ft · 18 sec · 13.25 Lane
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Continue on II Road
1 km · 53 sec · II Road
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Turn right onto Fayette State Park Access
1.5 km · 4 min · Fayette State Park Access
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Turn straight
135 m · 32 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macomb and Fayette.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left
118 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Macomb and Partly Sunny near Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macomb to Fayette?
The road trip is about 399.2 miles (642.5 km) and usually takes 07h 31m 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?
Frederic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 199.5 miles from Macomb and 199.8 miles from Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 277.8 miles (447 km), while the road route adds roughly 121.4 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 $53.13 one way or $106.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Macomb and Partly Sunny near Fayette.
Stop Ideas Near Frederic
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 Frederic.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 277.75 mi (447 km).
#1 Macomb
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 92,131 |
| Coordinates | 42.7008700, -82.9590900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fayette
Township of Michigan in Delta County
| Population | 1,049 |
| Coordinates | 45.7174800, -86.6679100 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fayette (-86.66791, 45.71748)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 643 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 58m |
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 | $53.13 | $106.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $59.92 | $119.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $65.57 | $131.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $74.73 | $149.47 |
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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