How far is Macomb, MI from River Rouge, MI?
The driving distance from Macomb, MI to River Rouge, MI is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macomb and River Rouge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb and River Rouge.
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Start on the route
32 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Garfield Road
2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road
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Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
3 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road
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Take the ramp right toward M 53 South: Detroit
1177 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Freeway
5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West
1772 ft · 44 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 18 1/2 Mile Road
56 m · 8 sec · 18 1/2 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · 18 1/2 Mile Road
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Turn straight onto Mound Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · Mound Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road
953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-696 West to I-75 South
2553 ft · 1 min · I-696 West to I-75 South
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Merge slight left onto South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
9.7 mi · 11 min · South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75: Toledo
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Gordie Howe International Bridge
1.3 km · 52 sec
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Keep slight left
2341 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
759 ft · 56 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Green Street Relocated
1404 ft · 51 sec · Green Street Relocated
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jefferson Avenue West
2.1 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Avenue West
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Turn right onto Coolidge Highway
5 m · 1 sec · Coolidge Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coolidge Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macomb and River Rouge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
9.74 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Macomb and Sunny near River Rouge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macomb to River Rouge?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Madison Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Macomb and 20.6 miles from River Rouge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macomb and Sunny near River Rouge.
Stop Ideas Near Madison Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madison Heights.
Royal Oak station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and River Rouge. Straight-line distance: 30.86 mi (49.66 km).
#1 Macomb
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 92,131 |
| Coordinates | 42.7008700, -82.9590900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 River Rouge
City in Michigan
| Population | 7,369 |
| Coordinates | 42.2733700, -83.1343700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Rouge (-83.13437, 42.27337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.17 | $12.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.69 | $15.38 |
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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