How far is Macomb, MI from Watervliet, MI?
The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Watervliet, MI is about 200.1 miles (322 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macomb and Watervliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb and Watervliet.
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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
20 mi · 22 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
2135 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
1875 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
129.8 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 140: Niles, Watervliet
1222 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2851 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Saint Joseph Street
11 m · 1 sec · East Saint Joseph Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Saint Joseph Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macomb and Watervliet.
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 94 West
Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
130 mi · 02h 19m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Macomb and Showers And Thunderstorms near Watervliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macomb to Watervliet?
The road trip is about 200.1 miles (322 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Macomb and 100.2 miles from Watervliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 9:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.62 one way or $53.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Macomb and Showers And Thunderstorms near Watervliet.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson
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 Jackson.
Jackson station
Albion station
East Lansing station
Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Watervliet. Straight-line distance: 172.03 mi (276.85 km).
#1 Macomb
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 92,131 |
| Coordinates | 42.7008700, -82.9590900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watervliet
Township in Berrien County, Michigan
| Population | 3,084 |
| Coordinates | 42.1867100, -86.2605800 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watervliet (-86.26058, 42.18671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 322 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $26.62 | $53.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.03 | $60.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.86 | $65.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.45 | $74.89 |
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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