How far is Macomb, MI from Leland, MI?

The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Leland, MI is about 258.6 miles (416.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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
258.58 mi
05h 23m
Flight
212.6 mi
342.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.6 mi
Kilometers
342.14 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.58 mi
Kilometers
416.14 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leland
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM EDT
Return by in Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macomb
2026-04-23T04:00
Arrive Leland
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:12 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
Coleman
MI

City in Midland County, Michigan, United States

From Macomb
129.2 mi
02h 41m
To Leland
129.4 mi
02h 41m

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
Leland Weather
MI
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Thursday
Using Bingham as the closest live forecast in the Leelanau County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.3 mi · 55 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland

    1046 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare

    38 mi · 38 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward M 115: Cadillac

    2678 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cadillac Drive

    55.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Cadillac Drive

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North M-37 Highway

    8 m · 1 sec · North M-37 Highway

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto North M-37 Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · North M-37 Highway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North 13 Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · North 13 Road

  30. 30

    Continue on County Road 633

    10.9 mi · 18 min · County Road 633

  31. 31

    Continue on South West Silver Lake Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South West Silver Lake Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Secor Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Secor Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Long Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Long Lake Road

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Long Lake Road

    677 ft · 13 sec · North Long Lake Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Strait Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Strait Road

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Run Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Cedar Run Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Tilton Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Tilton Road

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Traverse Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · East Traverse Highway

  39. 39

    Turn right onto South Cedar Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · South Cedar Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Kasson Street

    1866 ft · 40 sec · Kasson Street

  41. 41

    Continue on South Good Harbor Trail

    6.5 mi · 9 min · South Good Harbor Trail

  42. 42

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Manitou Trail

    5.8 mi · 8 min · South Manitou Trail

  43. 43

    Continue on South Main Street

    1966 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto River Street

    24 m · 4 sec · River Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Street

Car Route Details

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

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
45 steps
27 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
1 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cadillac Drive
55.3 mi · 21%
I 75
51.3 mi · 20%
US 10
38 mi · 15%
I 75 North
27.6 mi · 11%
US 10 West
19.1 mi · 7%
County Road 633
10.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Cadillac Drive

Turn right onto Cadillac Drive

55.3 mi · 01h 16m

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
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
212.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coleman
02h 41m from Macomb
Leave By
6:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Macomb and Mostly Sunny near Leland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 258.6 miles (416.1 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Macomb and 129.4 miles from Leland.

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

The direct path is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 6:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.39 one way or $68.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coleman

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

59 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

64 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

72 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

75 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Leland. Straight-line distance: 212.6 mi (342.14 km).

Macomb

#1 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Leland

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

Population2,041
Coordinates45.0230500, -85.7598100
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Macomb (-82.95909, 42.70087)
End: Leland (-85.75981, 45.02305)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.12 gal
34.54 L · about $34.39
Round trip
$68.78
18.24 gal · 69.08 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 162.1 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.39 $68.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.79 $77.57
Premium $4.65 $42.44 $84.89
Diesel $5.30 $48.37 $96.74

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 Leland. The current time is 04:00:42.

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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.