How far is Macomb, MI from Rogers City, MI?

The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Rogers City, MI is about 249.7 miles (401.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.7 miles (310.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
249.73 mi
04h 56m
Flight
192.75 mi
310.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.75 mi
Kilometers
310.2 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.73 mi
Kilometers
401.9 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rogers City
Thu, Apr 23, 8:36 AM EDT
Return by in Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macomb
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Rogers City
Thu, Apr 23, 8:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:08 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
Standish
MI

Township in Arenac County, Michigan

From Macomb
124.8 mi
02h 28m
To Rogers City
124.9 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macomb and Rogers City.

  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

    52.4 mi · 56 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    26.6 mi · 27 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin

    2011 ft · 51 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto M-61

    2.1 mi · 3 min · M-61

  24. 24

    Continue on West Cedar Street

    3191 ft · 1 min · West Cedar Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West Huron Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road

  27. 27

    Continue on West Center Road

    1 km · 1 min · West Center Road

  28. 28

    Continue on East Huron Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East Huron Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Hale Road

    4 mi · 5 min · North Hale Road

  30. 30

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Hale Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Hale Road

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 65

    4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 65

  33. 33

    Continue on South Bullock Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Bullock Street

  34. 34

    Continue on State Highway 65

    4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 65

  35. 35

    Continue on M 65

    4.4 mi · 5 min · M 65

  36. 36

    Continue on State Highway 65

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  37. 37

    Continue on M 65

    4 mi · 5 min · M 65

  38. 38

    Continue on State Highway 65

    10.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 65

  39. 39

    Continue on Baker Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Baker Road

  40. 40

    Continue on South State Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South State Road

  41. 41

    Continue on State Highway 65

    38.8 mi · 45 min · State Highway 65

  42. 42

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  43. 43

    Turn left onto M 65 North

    8.9 mi · 10 min · M 65 North

  44. 44

    Continue on M-65 North

    1.1 mi · 1 min · M-65 North

  45. 45

    Continue on State Highway 65

    3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 65

  46. 46

    Continue on Michigan Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  47. 47

    Continue on State Highway 65

    2645 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 65

  48. 48

    Continue on M-65

    4.4 mi · 5 min · M-65

  49. 49

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US-23 South

    7.7 mi · 9 min · US-23 South

  50. 50

    Continue on South Bradley Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Bradley Highway

  51. 51

    Turn right onto West Erie Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Erie Street

  52. 52

    Turn left onto North Third Street

    981 ft · 39 sec · North Third Street

  53. 53

    Turn left onto West Huron Avenue

    31 m · 3 sec · West Huron Avenue

  54. 54

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Huron Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
54 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
79 mi · 32%
State Highway 65
65.8 mi · 26%
I 75 North
27.6 mi · 11%
M 65 North
8.94 mi · 4%
M 65
8.39 mi · 3%
US-23 South
7.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

52.4 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
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57 mi
192.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Standish
02h 28m from Macomb
Leave By
7:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Macomb and Mostly Sunny near Rogers City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macomb to Rogers City?

The road trip is about 249.7 miles (401.9 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Standish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.8 miles from Macomb and 124.9 miles from Rogers City.

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

The direct path is about 192.7 miles (310.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57 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 7:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.22 one way or $66.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Macomb and Mostly Sunny near Rogers City.

Stop Ideas Near Standish

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

43 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Tawas City, MI

46 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Saginaw, MI

61 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

111 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Rogers City. Straight-line distance: 192.75 mi (310.2 km).

Macomb

#1 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Rogers City

#2 Rogers City

City in Michigan, United States

Population2,653
Coordinates45.4214000, -83.8183300
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Macomb (-82.95909, 42.70087)
End: Rogers City (-83.81833, 45.4214)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.81 gal
33.36 L · about $33.22
Round trip
$66.45
17.62 gal · 66.72 L
Estimated CO2
78.3 kg one way
Round trip: 156.6 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.22 $66.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.47 $74.94
Premium $4.65 $41.00 $82.00
Diesel $5.30 $46.73 $93.46

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Macomb and Rogers City. The current time is 03:40:03.

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.