How far is Stambaugh, Iron River, MI from Macomb, MI?
The driving distance from Stambaugh, Iron River, MI to Macomb, MI is about 512.9 miles (825.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 364.3 miles (586.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Cheboygan County, Michigan, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stambaugh, Iron River and Macomb.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stambaugh, Iron River and Macomb.
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Start on Holly Street
17 m · 4 sec · Holly Street
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Turn right onto Stambaugh Avenue
1139 ft · 44 sec · Stambaugh Avenue
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Turn left onto Diamond Street
1561 ft · 55 sec · Diamond Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
1166 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on North Lay Avenue
1990 ft · 55 sec · North Lay Avenue
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Turn right onto West Adams Street
15.1 mi · 17 min · West Adams Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
116 m · 12 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn left onto Superior Avenue
12.8 mi · 19 min · Superior Avenue
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Turn right
6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
41.2 mi · 56 min
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Turn left onto C Road
1232 ft · 21 sec · C Road
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Turn right onto 17th Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · 17th Road
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Continue on G Road
1.5 km · 1 min · G Road
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Continue on 18th Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · 18th Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto I Road
1237 ft · 19 sec · I Road
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Continue on 18th Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · 18th Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County 426 M.5 Road
2005 ft · 55 sec · County 426 M.5 Road
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Continue on County Road 426 M.5 Road
2894 ft · 1 min · County Road 426 M.5 Road
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Turn right onto US-2/US-41/M-35
639 ft · 12 sec · US-2/US-41/M-35
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Take the exit slight left toward US 2 East, US 41 North, M 35 North
57 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto US-2/US-41/M-35
45.1 mi · 54 min · US-2/US-41/M-35
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Continue on West Lakeshore Drive
88.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 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 Stambaugh, Iron River 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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Stambaugh, Iron River and Sunny near Macomb.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stambaugh, Iron River to Macomb?
The road trip is about 512.9 miles (825.5 km) and usually takes 08h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Aloha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 252.9 miles from Stambaugh, Iron River and 260 miles from Macomb.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 364.3 miles (586.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 148.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.26 one way or $136.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Stambaugh, Iron River and Macomb, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stambaugh, Iron River and Sunny near Macomb.
Stop Ideas Near Aloha
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 Aloha.
Cheboygan, MI
Pellston, Michigan
Alanson, MI
Mackinaw City, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stambaugh, Iron River and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 364.33 mi (586.34 km).
#1 Stambaugh, Iron River
City in Iron County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,215 |
| Coordinates | 46.0810700, -88.6270800 |
| Altitude | 498 |
| 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: 825 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 23m |
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 | $68.26 | $136.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $76.98 | $153.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $84.24 | $168.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $96.00 | $192.00 |
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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