How far is Macomb, MI from Grand Ledge, MI?

The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Grand Ledge, MI is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.73 mi
02h 13m
Flight
90.79 mi
146.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.79 mi
Kilometers
146.11 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.73 mi
Kilometers
179.81 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Ledge
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Return by in Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macomb
2026-04-23T00:37
Arrive Grand Ledge
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
Swartz Creek
MI

City in Michigan, US

From Macomb
55.8 mi
01h 06m
To Grand Ledge
56 mi
01h 06m

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
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macomb and Grand Ledge.

  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

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron

    1182 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 West: Lansing

    1 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    42.7 mi · 43 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing

    2079 ft · 25 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    3256 ft · 40 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 40 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids

    1428 ft · 29 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward M 100: Grand Ledge

    1650 ft · 49 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Wright Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Wright Road

  34. 34

    Continue on North Hartel Road

    2835 ft · 44 sec · North Hartel Road

  35. 35

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    1911 ft · 54 sec · North Clinton Street

  36. 36

    Turn slight right onto North Bridge Street

    2303 ft · 1 min · North Bridge Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    14 m · 2 sec · West Jefferson Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
4 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
42.7 mi · 38%
I 75 North
27.6 mi · 25%
US 127
8.81 mi · 8%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 6%
I 75
4.92 mi · 4%
I 96 WEST
4.45 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

42.7 mi · 00h 43m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
90.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swartz Creek
01h 06m from Macomb
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Macomb and Mostly Sunny near Grand Ledge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macomb to Grand Ledge?

The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Swartz Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Macomb and 56 miles from Grand Ledge.

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

The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Swartz Creek

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

13 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Flint station

16 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

28 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Lapeer station

44 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Grand Ledge. Straight-line distance: 90.79 mi (146.11 km).

Macomb

#1 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Grand Ledge

#2 Grand Ledge

City in Michigan, United States of America

Population7,881
Coordinates42.7533700, -84.7463800
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Macomb (-82.95909, 42.70087)
End: Grand Ledge (-84.74638, 42.75337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.92 L · about $14.86
Round trip
$29.72
7.88 gal · 29.84 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.86 $29.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.76 $33.51
Premium $4.65 $18.34 $36.67
Diesel $5.30 $20.90 $41.80

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 Grand Ledge. The current time is 00:37:03.

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.