How far is Macomb, MI from Spencer, MI?
The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Spencer, MI is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172 miles (276.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Newaygo County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macomb and Spencer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb and Spencer.
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Start on the route
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road
44 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road
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Continue on Runyon Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Tienken Road
57 m · 4 sec · East Tienken Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
3156 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Tienken Road
41 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Tienken Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road
44 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Tienken Road
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Turn right onto North Adams Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Adams Road
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Turn left onto Dutton Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Dutton Road
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Continue on Brown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Brown Road
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Continue on Brown Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Brown Road
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Turn slight left
628 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Joslyn Road
1125 ft · 28 sec · Joslyn Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
27.2 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
52.4 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
17.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North Higgins Lake State Park
1702 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto West Federal Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Federal Highway
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Continue on North Higgins Lake Drive
4.4 mi · 6 min · North Higgins Lake Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Military Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Military Road
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Turn left onto West Fletcher Road
4 mi · 7 min · West Fletcher Road
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Continue on Fletcher Road Southeast
12 mi · 21 min · Fletcher Road Southeast
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Continue on West Sharon Road
2019 ft · 42 sec · West Sharon Road
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Turn right onto North Sharon Road Southeast
2159 ft · 59 sec · North Sharon Road Southeast
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Keep slight left to continue on North Sharon Road Southeast
3.9 mi · 9 min · North Sharon Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Spencer Road Southeast
2 mi · 5 min · Spencer Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Golden Road Southeast
38 m · 5 sec · Golden Road Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Golden Road Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macomb and Spencer.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75
Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Macomb and Sunny near Spencer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macomb to Spencer?
The road trip is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Beaver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from Macomb and 104.5 miles from Spencer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172 miles (276.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 8:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.79 one way or $55.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macomb and Sunny near Spencer.
Stop Ideas Near Beaver
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Bay City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beaver.
Bay City, MI
Saginaw, MI
Tawas City, MI
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Spencer. Straight-line distance: 171.98 mi (276.78 km).
#1 Macomb
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 92,131 |
| Coordinates | 42.7008700, -82.9590900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spencer
Township in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 4,292 |
| Coordinates | 44.6414000, -85.1147700 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spencer (-85.11477, 44.6414)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $27.79 | $55.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.34 | $62.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.30 | $68.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.09 | $78.18 |
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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