How far is Macomb, MI from Merritt, MI?
The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Merritt, MI is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Saginaw County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macomb and Merritt.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb and Merritt.
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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
51.3 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland
1046 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare
70.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 55: Cadillac, Houghton Lake
1753 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto West Lake City Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Lake City Road
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Continue on East Houghton Lake Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · East Houghton Lake Road
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Turn left onto South Merritt Road
2374 ft · 1 min · South Merritt Road
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Turn right onto South Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · South Avenue
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Turn right
17 m · 4 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 Merritt.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 10
Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare
70.8 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Macomb and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Merritt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macomb to Merritt?
The road trip is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Kochville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.4 miles from Macomb and 93.5 miles from Merritt.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.89 one way or $49.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Macomb and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Merritt.
Stop Ideas Near Kochville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Bay City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kochville.
Saginaw, MI
Bay City, MI
Flint station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Merritt. Straight-line distance: 150.21 mi (241.74 km).
#1 Macomb
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 92,131 |
| Coordinates | 42.7008700, -82.9590900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Merritt
Township in Bay County, Michigan
| Population | 1,360 |
| Coordinates | 44.3297400, -84.9447600 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merritt (-84.94476, 44.32974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.89 | $49.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.07 | $56.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.72 | $61.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.01 | $70.01 |
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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