How far is Macomb, MI from Mount Clemens, MI?

The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Mount Clemens, MI is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.78 mi
00h 22m
Flight
8.26 mi
13.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.26 mi
Kilometers
13.29 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.78 mi
Kilometers
15.74 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Clemens
Sat, May 30, 2:24 PM EDT
Return by in Macomb
Sat, May 30, 2:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macomb
2026-05-30T14:02
Arrive Mount Clemens
Sat, May 30, 2:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Macomb
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clinton Township
MI

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

From Macomb
4.9 mi
00h 11m
To Mount Clemens
4.9 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macomb and Mount Clemens.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1433 ft · 27 sec · 25 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Romeo Plank Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Romeo Plank Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    3 mi · 6 min · Cass Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    56 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Romeo Plank Road
6.43 mi · 66%
Cass Avenue
3.02 mi · 31%
25 Mile Road
0.27 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Romeo Plank Road

Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

6.28 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton Township
00h 11m from Macomb
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macomb and Sunny near Mount Clemens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macomb to Mount Clemens?

The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clinton Township is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Macomb and 4.9 miles from Mount Clemens.

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

The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macomb and Sunny near Mount Clemens.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton Township

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clinton Township and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.7 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clinton Township.

RAIL

Royal Oak station

22 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

23 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

23 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Detroit

27 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Mount Clemens. Straight-line distance: 8.26 mi (13.29 km).

Macomb

#1 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Mount Clemens

#2 Mount Clemens

City in Michigan

Population16,013
Coordinates42.5972600, -82.8779800
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)
End: North Main Street (-82.877961, 42.597251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.31 L · about $1.32
Round trip
$2.64
0.7 gal · 2.62 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.32 $2.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.49 $2.98
Premium $4.65 $1.63 $3.26
Diesel $5.30 $1.86 $3.71

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Macomb and Mount Clemens. The current time is 14:02:14.

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.