How far is Standish, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Standish, MI to Macomb, MI is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.14 mi
02h 08m
Flight
101.84 mi
163.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.84 mi
Kilometers
163.9 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.14 mi
Kilometers
222.31 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Sun, May 3, 7:04 AM EDT
Return by in Standish
Sun, May 3, 9:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Standish
2026-05-03T04:55
Arrive Macomb
Sun, May 3, 7:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Standish
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Clio
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Standish
63.9 mi
01h 04m
To Macomb
74.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Forest Street

    40 m · 8 sec · North Forest Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Cedar Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Cedar Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West M-61

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West M-61

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Saginaw

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Saginaw

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

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

    3091 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

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

    2951 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

    2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  14. 14

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

    2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  15. 15

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

    1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Tienken Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road

    49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  23. 23

    Continue on 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    82 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Standish 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
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saginaw
108 mi · 78%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 5%
Tienken Road
3.47 mi · 3%
West M-61
2.37 mi · 2%
West Tienken Road
1.58 mi · 1%
Shimmons Road
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saginaw

Merge slight left onto Saginaw

64.5 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
101.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clio
01h 04m from Standish
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Standish and Widespread Frost near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Standish and 74.2 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.36 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Standish and Widespread Frost near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Clio

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

19 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Saginaw, MI

33 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

36 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

38 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Standish and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 101.84 mi (163.9 km).

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#1 Standish

Township in Arenac County, Michigan

Population1,794
Coordinates43.9830800, -83.9588800
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: North Forest Street (-83.958431, 43.983083)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.45 L · about $18.36
Round trip
$36.73
9.74 gal · 36.9 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.36 $36.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.71 $41.42
Premium $4.65 $22.66 $45.33
Diesel $5.30 $25.83 $51.66

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Standish and Macomb. The current time is 04:55:56.

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.