How far is Macomb, MI from Grattan, MI?

The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Grattan, MI is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.43 mi
03h 08m
Flight
125.42 mi
201.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.42 mi
Kilometers
201.85 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.43 mi
Kilometers
251.75 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grattan
Sat, Apr 18, 2:57 PM EDT
Return by in Macomb
Sat, Apr 18, 6:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macomb
2026-04-18T11:48
Arrive Grattan
Sat, Apr 18, 2:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:42 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
Morrice
MI

Settlement in Michigan

From Macomb
78.1 mi
01h 34m
To Grattan
78.4 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.1 mi · 32 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Clarksville

    1894 ft · 49 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Nash Highway

    2181 ft · 39 sec · Nash Highway

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Grand River Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Grand River Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Hastings Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Hastings Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Peck Lake Road

    1455 ft · 23 sec · Peck Lake Road

  37. 37

    Turn slight right

    122 m · 6 sec

  38. 38

    Continue on Conklin Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Conklin Road

  39. 39

    Turn slight left onto Conklin Ware Cutoff

    141 m · 7 sec · Conklin Ware Cutoff

  40. 40

    Continue on Ware Road

    1978 ft · 31 sec · Ware Road

  41. 41

    Keep slight right to continue on Montcalm Ware Cutoff

    142 m · 7 sec · Montcalm Ware Cutoff

  42. 42

    Continue on Montcalm Avenue Southeast

    811 ft · 13 sec · Montcalm Avenue Southeast

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Oberley Drive Southeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Oberley Drive Southeast

  44. 44

    Continue on Grand River Drive Southeast

    3100 ft · 1 min · Grand River Drive Southeast

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Segwun Avenue

    73 m · 5 sec · Segwun Avenue

  46. 46

    Continue on South Hudson Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · South Hudson Street

  47. 47

    Continue on Hudson Street Southeast

    665 ft · 16 sec · Hudson Street Southeast

  48. 48

    Continue on Lincoln Lake Avenue

    9.8 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Lake Avenue

  49. 49

    Turn left onto Belding Road Northeast

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Belding Road Northeast

  50. 50

    Turn right onto Old Belding Road Northeast

    847 ft · 21 sec · Old Belding Road Northeast

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Belding Road Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
51 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
4 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
42.7 mi · 27%
I 96 WEST
31.8 mi · 20%
I 75 North
27.6 mi · 18%
Lincoln Lake Avenue
9.75 mi · 6%
US 127
8.81 mi · 6%
25 Mile Road
6.93 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 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
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
125.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrice
01h 34m from Macomb
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Macomb and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Morrice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.1 miles from Macomb and 78.4 miles from Grattan.

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

The direct path is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Macomb and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grattan.

Stop Ideas Near Morrice

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

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

BUS

Owosso, MI

18 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

18 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

29 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Flint station

47 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Grattan. Straight-line distance: 125.42 mi (201.85 km).

Macomb

#1 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

Township in Kent County, Michigan

Population3,954
Coordinates43.0842000, -85.3811300
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Macomb (-82.95909, 42.70087)
End: Grattan (-85.38113, 43.0842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.9 L · about $20.82
Round trip
$41.63
11.04 gal · 41.8 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.82 $41.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.48 $46.95
Premium $4.65 $25.69 $51.38
Diesel $5.30 $29.28 $58.56

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Macomb and Grattan. The current time is 11:48:24.

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.