How far is Reed City, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Reed City, MI to Macomb, MI is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
192.71 mi
03h 05m
Flight
151.78 mi
244.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.78 mi
Kilometers
244.27 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.71 mi
Kilometers
310.14 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Thu, Apr 16, 9:21 AM EDT
Return by in Reed City
Thu, Apr 16, 12:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reed City
2026-04-16T06:16
Arrive Macomb
Thu, Apr 16, 9:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reed City
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kochville
MI

Township in Saginaw County, Michigan

From Reed City
92.7 mi
01h 32m
To Macomb
100 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reed City and Macomb.

  1. 1

    Start on North Chestnut Street

    1992 ft · 56 sec · North Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Church Avenue

    1733 ft · 29 sec · East Church Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East Church Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Church Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    41.4 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City

    46.1 mi · 46 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer

    3091 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac

    2951 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

    2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shimmons Road

    2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road

    1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Tienken Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road

    49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  25. 25

    Continue on 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    82 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
80.4 mi · 42%
US 10 EAST
46.1 mi · 24%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 4%
Tienken Road
3.47 mi · 2%
West Tienken Road
1.58 mi · 1%
Shimmons Road
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 10 EAST

Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City

46.1 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
151.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kochville
01h 32m from Reed City
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Reed City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reed City to Macomb?

The road trip is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Kochville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.7 miles from Reed City and 100 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.64 one way or $51.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Reed City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Kochville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kochville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 4.9 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kochville.

BUS

Saginaw, MI

7 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

12 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

59 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

59 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reed City and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 151.78 mi (244.27 km).

Reed City

#1 Reed City

City in Northern Michigan, USA

Population2,391
Coordinates43.8750200, -85.5100500
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: North Chestnut Street (-85.509954, 43.875018)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.74 L · about $25.64
Round trip
$51.29
13.6 gal · 51.48 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.64 $51.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.92 $57.84
Premium $4.65 $31.65 $63.29
Diesel $5.30 $36.07 $72.13

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Reed City and Macomb. The current time is 06:16:00.

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.