How far is Scottville, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Scottville, MI to Macomb, MI is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188 miles (302.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
235.69 mi
03h 53m
Flight
188.04 mi
302.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.04 mi
Kilometers
302.62 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.69 mi
Kilometers
379.3 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Tue, May 5, 10:14 PM EDT
Return by in Scottville
Wed, May 6, 2:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottville
2026-05-05T18:21
Arrive Macomb
Tue, May 5, 10:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 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
9:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scottville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Midland
MI

The largest city in Midland County, Michigan.

From Scottville
113.5 mi
01h 56m
To Macomb
122.2 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Street

    21.6 mi · 30 min · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Washington

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min · East Washington

  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 Scottville 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
29 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
80.4 mi · 34%
East Washington
59.9 mi · 25%
US 10 EAST
46.1 mi · 20%
State Street
21.6 mi · 9%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 3%
Tienken Road
3.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Washington

Turn left onto East Washington

59.9 mi · 01h 19m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
188 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
01h 56m from Scottville
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Scottville 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 Scottville to Macomb?

The road trip is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.5 miles from Scottville and 122.2 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 188 miles (302.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.37 one way or $62.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Scottville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Midland

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

29 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

32 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

69 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

81 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottville and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 188.04 mi (302.62 km).

Scottville

#1 Scottville

City in Mason County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,209
Coordinates43.9547300, -86.2800800
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.280096, 43.95473)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.32 gal
31.48 L · about $31.37
Round trip
$62.75
16.64 gal · 62.96 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.9 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.37 $62.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.38 $70.77
Premium $4.65 $38.72 $77.44
Diesel $5.30 $44.13 $88.26

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Scottville and Macomb. The current time is 18:21:27.

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.