How far is Sullivan, MI from Macomb, MI?
The driving distance from Sullivan, MI to Macomb, MI is about 201 miles (323.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160 miles (257.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sullivan and Macomb.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sullivan and Macomb.
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Start on Barnes Road
20 m · 8 sec · Barnes Road
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Turn left onto East Sheringer Road
1.1 km · 3 min · East Sheringer Road
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Turn left onto South Maple Island Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · South Maple Island Road
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Continue on 112th Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · 112th Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1098 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
51.5 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
1999 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
1919 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 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 Sullivan and Macomb.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
112th Avenue
Merge slight left
78.4 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sullivan and Mostly Sunny near Macomb.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sullivan to Macomb?
The road trip is about 201 miles (323.5 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Clinton Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.2 miles from Sullivan and 104.8 miles from Macomb.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160 miles (257.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 10:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sullivan and Mostly Sunny near Macomb.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton Village
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 Clinton Village.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sullivan and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 160 mi (257.49 km).
#1 Sullivan
Township in Muskegon County, Michigan
| Population | 2,612 |
| Coordinates | 43.1836300, -86.0531100 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.74 | $53.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.15 | $60.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.00 | $65.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.61 | $75.21 |
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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