How far is Morenci, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Morenci, MI to Macomb, MI is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
131.52 mi
02h 21m
Flight
93.53 mi
150.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.53 mi
Kilometers
150.52 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.52 mi
Kilometers
211.66 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Sat, May 2, 6:38 AM EDT
Return by in Morenci
Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morenci
2026-05-02T04:17
Arrive Macomb
Sat, May 2, 6:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morenci
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
South Rockwood
MI

City in Monroe County, Michigan, United States of America

From Morenci
62.3 mi
01h 10m
To Macomb
69.2 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Morenci Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Morenci Road

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 22 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Road 3

    1975 ft · 54 sec · County Road 3

  6. 6

    Continue on Crockett Highway

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Crockett Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Yankee Road

    9 mi · 13 min · East Yankee Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Clark Road

    2687 ft · 42 sec · Clark Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    147 m · 8 sec · Lynch Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Clark Road

    2689 ft · 44 sec · Clark Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Sterns Road

    13.6 mi · 22 min · West Sterns Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Summit Street

    1635 ft · 31 sec · Summit Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    33.2 mi · 36 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Fisher Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Fisher Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Fisher Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing, Michigan Avenue

    3086 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Jeffries Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Jeffries Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Chicago, Port Huron

    953 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    2 mi · 3 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    92 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2575 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    14 mi · 15 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

    2292 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  29. 29

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City

    5 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward 23 Mile Road East

    1830 ft · 49 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Garfield Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    55 m · 5 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Summit Street
33.8 mi · 26%
Morenci Road
15.1 mi · 11%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
14 mi · 11%
West Sterns Road
13.6 mi · 10%
Fisher Freeway
12.8 mi · 10%
East Yankee Road
9.03 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Summit Street

Merge slight right

33.2 mi · 00h 36m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
93.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Rockwood
01h 10m from Morenci
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Morenci and Mostly Sunny near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

South Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Morenci and 69.2 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $34.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Rockwood

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

27 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

28 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

37 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

47 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morenci and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 93.53 mi (150.52 km).

Morenci

#1 Morenci

Census-designated place in Greenlee County, Arizona, United States

Population2,129
Coordinates41.7194900, -84.2180000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-84.218, 41.719497)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.57 L · about $17.50
Round trip
$34.99
9.28 gal · 35.14 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.50 $34.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.73 $39.47
Premium $4.65 $21.59 $43.19
Diesel $5.30 $24.61 $49.22

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Morenci and Macomb. The current time is 04:17:48.

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.