How far is Macomb, MI from Kingsford, MI?

The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Kingsford, MI is about 471.9 miles (759.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 331.1 miles (532.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
471.88 mi
08h 54m
Flight
331.15 mi
532.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
331.15 mi
Kilometers
532.93 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
471.88 mi
Kilometers
759.41 km
Drive Time
08h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsford
Thu, Apr 23, 11:32 AM CDT
Return by in Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 9:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macomb
2026-04-23T03:37
Arrive Kingsford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:55 PM to 3:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:10 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
Wolverine
MI

Human settlement in Cheboygan County, Michigan, United States of America

From Macomb
235.7 mi
04h 27m
To Kingsford
236.2 mi
04h 27m

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
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

    1913 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto US-2 West

    1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West

  25. 25

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  26. 26

    Continue on US-2 West

    134.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min · US-2 West

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto North Lincoln Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Ludington Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ludington Street

  29. 29

    Continue on US 2 & 41

    20.5 mi · 26 min · US 2 & 41

  30. 30

    Turn right

    29 mi · 34 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East H Street

    2316 ft · 1 min · East H Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Carpenter Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Carpenter Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carpenter Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
233 mi · 49%
US-2 West
135 mi · 29%
I 75 North
27.6 mi · 6%
US 2 & 41
20.5 mi · 4%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 1%
US 2
3.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US-2 West

Continue on US-2 West

135 mi · 02h 40m

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
08h 54m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+140.8 mi
331.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wolverine
04h 27m from Macomb
Leave By
6:10 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Macomb and Partly Sunny near Kingsford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 471.9 miles (759.4 km) and usually takes 08h 54m 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?

Wolverine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 235.7 miles from Macomb and 236.2 miles from Kingsford.

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

The direct path is about 331.1 miles (532.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 140.8 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 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 $62.79 one way or $125.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Macomb and Kingsford, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wolverine

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

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

BUS

Alanson, MI

24 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue
BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

25 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

30 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

34 mi away
1000 East Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Kingsford. Straight-line distance: 331.15 mi (532.93 km).

Macomb

#1 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Kingsford

#2 Kingsford

City in Dickinson County in the U.

Population4,923
Coordinates45.7949600, -88.0720700
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Macomb (-82.95909, 42.70087)
End: Kingsford (-88.07207, 45.79496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 759 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.65 gal
63.03 L · about $62.79
Round trip
$125.57
33.3 gal · 126.06 L
Estimated CO2
148 kg one way
Round trip: 295.9 kg / 652 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $62.79 $125.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $70.81 $141.62
Premium $4.65 $77.49 $154.98
Diesel $5.30 $88.31 $176.62

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Macomb, MI and Kingsford, MI. The current time in Macomb is 03:37:24, although it is 02:37:24 in Kingsford.

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.