How far is Macomb, MI from Nashville, MI?

The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Nashville, MI is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.24 mi
02h 44m
Flight
108.65 mi
174.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.65 mi
Kilometers
174.86 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.24 mi
Kilometers
219.25 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:13 AM EDT
Return by in Macomb
Sun, Apr 19, 5:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macomb
2026-04-19T00:29
Arrive Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macomb
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Howell
MI

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

From Macomb
68 mi
01h 22m
To Nashville
68.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Garfield Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    3 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward M 53 South: Detroit

    1177 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Freeway

    5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West

    1772 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 18 1/2 Mile Road

    56 m · 8 sec · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Mound Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Mound Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road

    953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

    2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    21.8 mi · 23 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    48 mi · 51 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Lansing Rd SOUTH

    1191 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Lansing Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Lansing Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Ft Wayne

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward BL I 69: Lansing Rd, Charlotte

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lansing Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lansing Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Lawrence Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Lawrence Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on West Lawrence Highway

    11.2 mi · 17 min · West Lawrence Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on East M-79 Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · East M-79 Highway

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South M-66 Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South M-66 Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Durkee Street

    2748 ft · 48 sec · Durkee Street

  27. 27

    Continue on South Main Street

    2301 ft · 60 sec · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Church Street

    52 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Putnam Street

    59 m · 14 sec · Putnam Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Putnam Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
87.7 mi · 64%
West Lawrence Highway
11.2 mi · 8%
I 69 South
9.16 mi · 7%
Mound Road
7.26 mi · 5%
Christopher Columbus Freeway
4.97 mi · 4%
23 Mile Road
3.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Keep slight left

48 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
108.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howell
01h 22m from Macomb
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Macomb and Chance Snow Showers near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Howell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Macomb and 68.2 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Macomb and Chance Snow Showers near Nashville.

Stop Ideas Near Howell

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

34 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

48 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

48 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 108.65 mi (174.86 km).

Macomb

#1 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Nashville

Village in Michigan, United States

Population1,696
Coordinates42.6028100, -85.0930500
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Macomb (-82.95909, 42.70087)
End: Nashville (-85.09305, 42.60281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.2 L · about $18.14
Round trip
$36.28
9.62 gal · 36.4 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.14 $36.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.46 $40.91
Premium $4.65 $22.39 $44.77
Diesel $5.30 $25.51 $51.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Macomb and Nashville. The current time is 00:29:17.

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.