How far is Rudyard, MI from Macomb, MI?
The driving distance from Rudyard, MI to Macomb, MI is about 317 miles (510.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257.1 miles (413.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Roscommon County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rudyard and Macomb.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rudyard and Macomb.
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Start on South Elliott Street
7 m · 6 sec · South Elliott Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2003 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Mackinac Trail
742 ft · 20 sec · South Mackinac Trail
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Turn left onto West M 48 Business Spur
1.3 mi · 2 min · West M 48 Business Spur
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Take the ramp right
1702 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
123.4 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
32.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
3091 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1159 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac
2951 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left
27 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
47 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road
2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road
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Turn right onto Tienken Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road
39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road
49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road
46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road
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Continue on 25 Mile Road
6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road
46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road
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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 toward the route
82 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rudyard and Macomb.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
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 Rudyard and Sunny near Macomb.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rudyard to Macomb?
The road trip is about 317 miles (510.1 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Saint Helen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.8 miles from Rudyard and 162.1 miles from Macomb.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257.1 miles (413.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 7:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.20 one way or $84.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rudyard and Sunny near Macomb.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Helen
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 Saint Helen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rudyard and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 257.07 mi (413.71 km).
#1 Rudyard
Township in Chippewa County, Michigan
| Population | 1,332 |
| Coordinates | 46.2325200, -84.6003300 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Macomb
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 92,131 |
| Coordinates | 42.7008700, -82.9590900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 510 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $42.20 | $84.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.59 | $95.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.08 | $104.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $59.35 | $118.70 |
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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