How far is Macomb, MI from Muskegon Heights, MI?

The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Muskegon Heights, MI is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.55 mi
03h 45m
Flight
169.42 mi
272.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.42 mi
Kilometers
272.65 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.55 mi
Kilometers
317.93 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muskegon Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 2:48 AM EDT
Return by in Macomb
Sat, Apr 18, 6:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macomb
2026-04-17T23:02
Arrive Muskegon Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 2:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 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
DeWitt
MI

City in Michigan

From Macomb
98.6 mi
01h 52m
To Muskegon Heights
99 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
66°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macomb and Muskegon Heights.

  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

    52.1 mi · 56 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    38.5 mi · 41 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Getty Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Getty Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East Broadway Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
4 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 WEST
92.2 mi · 47%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
42.7 mi · 22%
I 75 North
27.6 mi · 14%
US 127
8.81 mi · 4%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 4%
I 75
4.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 96 WEST

Merge slight left

52.1 mi · 00h 56m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
169.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
DeWitt
01h 52m from Macomb
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Macomb and Partly Sunny near Muskegon Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macomb to Muskegon Heights?

The road trip is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

DeWitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.6 miles from Macomb and 99 miles from Muskegon Heights.

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

The direct path is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.28 one way or $52.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Macomb and Partly Sunny near Muskegon Heights.

Stop Ideas Near DeWitt

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

15 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

37 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

48 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

68 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Muskegon Heights. Straight-line distance: 169.42 mi (272.65 km).

Macomb

#1 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Muskegon Heights

#2 Muskegon Heights

City in Muskegon County in the U.

Population10,688
Coordinates43.2011300, -86.2389500
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Macomb (-82.95909, 42.70087)
End: Muskegon Heights (-86.23895, 43.20113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.97 gal
26.39 L · about $26.28
Round trip
$52.57
13.94 gal · 52.78 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.9 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.28 $52.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.64 $59.29
Premium $4.65 $32.44 $64.88
Diesel $5.30 $36.97 $73.94

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 Muskegon Heights. The current time is 23:02:53.

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.