How far is Macomb, MI from Scio, MI?

The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Scio, MI is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
73.45 mi
01h 31m
Flight
51.79 mi
83.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.79 mi
Kilometers
83.35 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.45 mi
Kilometers
118.21 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scio
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM EDT
Return by in Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macomb
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Scio
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Farmington Hills
MI

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

From Macomb
36.7 mi
00h 45m
To Scio
36.8 mi
00h 45m

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
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20 mi · 22 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

    1875 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Zeeb Road

    1643 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Zeeb Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Zeeb Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Zeeb Road

    19 m · 1 sec · Zeeb Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Zeeb Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zeeb Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Huron River Drive

    6 m · 1 sec · Huron River Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Huron River Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
5 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 14
22.5 mi · 31%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
20 mi · 27%
Mound Road
7.26 mi · 10%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 8%
Christopher Columbus Freeway
4.97 mi · 7%
23 Mile Road
3.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

20 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington Hills
00h 45m from Macomb
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Macomb and Mostly Sunny near Scio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Farmington Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Macomb and 36.8 miles from Scio.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Farmington Hills

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

17 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

18 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Royal Oak station

19 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Scio. Straight-line distance: 51.79 mi (83.35 km).

Macomb

#1 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Scio

Township in Michigan

Population17,908
Coordinates42.3255900, -83.8393900
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Macomb (-82.95909, 42.70087)
End: Scio (-83.83939, 42.32559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.81 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.53
5.18 gal · 19.62 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.77 $19.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.02 $22.03
Premium $4.65 $12.05 $24.11
Diesel $5.30 $13.74 $27.47

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 Scio. The current time is 00:55:18.

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.