How far is Springfield, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Springfield, MI to Macomb, MI is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.62 mi
00h 41m
Flight
26.33 mi
42.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.33 mi
Kilometers
42.37 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.62 mi
Kilometers
63.76 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Fri, Apr 17, 7:28 PM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Fri, Apr 17, 8:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-17T18:46
Arrive Macomb
Fri, Apr 17, 7:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Auburn Hills
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan

From Springfield
14.4 mi
00h 20m
To Macomb
25.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dixie Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Dixie Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    1253 ft · 23 sec · Dixie Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Detroit

    1179 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto I-75 South

    11.2 mi · 12 min · I-75 South

  5. 5

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

    3091 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

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

    2951 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

    2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  11. 11

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

    2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  12. 12

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

    1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Tienken Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road

    49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  20. 20

    Continue on 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    82 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
11.2 mi · 28%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 17%
Tienken Road
3.47 mi · 9%
West Tienken Road
1.58 mi · 4%
Dixie Highway
1.15 mi · 3%
Shimmons Road
1.08 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight right onto I-75 South

11.2 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn Hills
00h 20m from Springfield
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Auburn Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Springfield and 25.2 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.28 one way or $10.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Auburn Hills

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 Auburn Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4.8 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn Hills.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

8 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

17 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

23 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 26.33 mi (42.37 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

Township in Oakland County, Michigan

Population1,612
Coordinates42.7494700, -83.4735500
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Dixie Highway (-83.473591, 42.749418)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.29 L · about $5.28
Round trip
$10.56
2.8 gal · 10.58 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.28 $10.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.95 $11.91
Premium $4.65 $6.52 $13.03
Diesel $5.30 $7.43 $14.85

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Macomb. The current time is 18:46:38.

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.