How far is Nottawa, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Nottawa, MI to Macomb, MI is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
169.75 mi
02h 59m
Flight
138.21 mi
222.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.21 mi
Kilometers
222.42 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.75 mi
Kilometers
273.18 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM EDT
Return by in Nottawa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nottawa
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nottawa
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
Chelsea
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Nottawa
84.3 mi
01h 29m
To Macomb
85.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 86

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 86

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 66

    6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 66

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 60

    7.1 mi · 10 min · State Highway 60

  4. 4

    Continue on Mendon Road

    8 mi · 12 min · Mendon Road

  5. 5

    Continue on M-60

    3.6 mi · 5 min · M-60

  6. 6

    Continue on West Leroy Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Leroy Street

  7. 7

    Continue on M-60

    13.3 mi · 17 min · M-60

  8. 8

    Continue on West Leigh Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West Leigh Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto L Drive South

    1.7 mi · 2 min · L Drive South

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Homer Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Homer Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Spring Arbor Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  27. 27

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

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

    2292 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  34. 34

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  36. 36

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

    5 mi · 5 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward 23 Mile Road East

    1830 ft · 49 sec

  38. 38

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Garfield Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    55 m · 5 sec

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nottawa 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
41 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
35.2 mi · 21%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 16%
M-60
19.8 mi · 12%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
10.8 mi · 6%
Spring Arbor Road
9.87 mi · 6%
Mendon Road
7.99 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
138.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
01h 29m from Nottawa
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nottawa and Sunny near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Nottawa and 85.5 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.59 one way or $45.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nottawa and Sunny near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

32 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

59 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

61 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nottawa and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 138.21 mi (222.42 km).

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#1 Nottawa

Township in St.

Population2,273
Coordinates41.9189400, -85.4488700
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 86 (-85.448865, 41.919108)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.67 L · about $22.59
Round trip
$45.18
11.98 gal · 45.34 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.59 $45.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.48 $50.95
Premium $4.65 $27.88 $55.75
Diesel $5.30 $31.77 $63.54

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 Nottawa and Macomb. The current time is 22:32:08.

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.