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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Quick Snapshot
Road
512.93 mi
08h 15m
Flight
364.33 mi
586.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
364.33 mi
Kilometers
586.34 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
512.93 mi
Kilometers
825.48 km
Drive Time
08h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Tue, Jun 2, 10:53 AM EDT
Return by in Stambaugh, Iron River
Tue, Jun 2, 6:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stambaugh, Iron River
2026-06-02T01:38
Arrive Macomb
Tue, Jun 2, 9:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:15 PM to 4:45 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stambaugh, Iron River
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Aloha
MI

Township in Cheboygan County, Michigan, United States

From Stambaugh, Iron River
252.9 mi
04h 07m
To Macomb
260 mi
04h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NNE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Holly Street

    17 m · 4 sec · Holly Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stambaugh Avenue

    1139 ft · 44 sec · Stambaugh Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Diamond Street

    1561 ft · 55 sec · Diamond Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    1166 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Lay Avenue

    1990 ft · 55 sec · North Lay Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Adams Street

    15.1 mi · 17 min · West Adams Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    116 m · 12 sec · North 5th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Superior Avenue

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Superior Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    41.2 mi · 56 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto C Road

    1232 ft · 21 sec · C Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 17th Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · 17th Road

  13. 13

    Continue on G Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · G Road

  14. 14

    Continue on 18th Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 18th Road

  15. 15

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

    1237 ft · 19 sec · I Road

  16. 16

    Continue on 18th Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · 18th Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County 426 M.5 Road

    2005 ft · 55 sec · County 426 M.5 Road

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 426 M.5 Road

    2894 ft · 1 min · County Road 426 M.5 Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto US-2/US-41/M-35

    639 ft · 12 sec · US-2/US-41/M-35

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward US 2 East, US 41 North, M 35 North

    57 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto US-2/US-41/M-35

    45.1 mi · 54 min · US-2/US-41/M-35

  22. 22

    Continue on West Lakeshore Drive

    88.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Lakeshore Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  24. 24

    Continue on US-2 West

    2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  30. 30

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

    3091 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  32. 32

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

    2951 ft · 58 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

    2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  36. 36

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

    2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  37. 37

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

    1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Tienken Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road

  41. 41

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road

    49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  42. 42

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  43. 43

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road

  44. 44

    Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  45. 45

    Continue on 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  46. 46

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  47. 47

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  48. 48

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    82 m · 7 sec

  49. 49

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
49 steps
28 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
168 mi · 33%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 18%
West Lakeshore Drive
88.4 mi · 17%
US-2/US-41/M-35
45.2 mi · 9%
West Adams Street
15.1 mi · 3%
Superior Avenue
12.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+148.6 mi
364.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aloha
04h 07m from Stambaugh, Iron River
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Cheboygan, MI

13 mi away
309 East State Street
BUS

Pellston, Michigan

25 mi away
110 North US Highway 131
BUS

Alanson, MI

27 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue
BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

35 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.

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).

Stambaugh, Iron River

#1 Stambaugh, Iron River

City in Iron County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,215
Coordinates46.0810700, -88.6270800
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: 8th Street (-88.627076, 46.08092)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 825 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
18.1 gal
68.51 L · about $68.26
Round trip
$136.51
36.2 gal · 137.02 L
Estimated CO2
160.9 kg one way
Round trip: 321.7 kg / 709 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · Jun 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Stambaugh, Iron River, MI and Macomb, MI. The current time in Stambaugh, Iron River is 01:38:26, although it is 02:38:26 in Macomb.

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.