How far is Thomas, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Thomas, MI to Macomb, MI is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.38 mi
00h 48m
Flight
21.12 mi
33.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.12 mi
Kilometers
33.99 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.38 mi
Kilometers
40.85 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 AM EDT
Return by in Thomas
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomas
2026-04-19T02:05
Arrive Macomb
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thomas
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
Rochester
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

From Thomas
12.7 mi
00h 24m
To Macomb
12.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on First Street

    1014 ft · 40 sec · First Street

  2. 2

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

    1114 ft · 21 sec · Thomas Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Lapeer Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · North Lapeer Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Washington Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Lapeer Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Lapeer Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Flint Street

    2797 ft · 2 min · West Flint Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Orion Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Orion Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Orion Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Orion Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Orion Road

    23 m · 7 sec · Orion Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Orion Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Orion Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Territorial Road

    656 ft · 16 sec · Territorial Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Orion Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Orion Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Rochester Road

    1936 ft · 40 sec · North Rochester Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Tienken Road

    2979 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road

    49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  19. 19

    Continue on 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    82 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thomas 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
23 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Orion Road
7.83 mi · 31%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 27%
North Lapeer Road
3.67 mi · 14%
South Lapeer Road
2.47 mi · 10%
East Tienken Road
1.19 mi · 5%
North Washington Street
0.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

25 Mile Road

Continue on 25 Mile Road

6.03 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochester
00h 24m from Thomas
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Thomas and Chance Snow Showers near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Thomas and 12.7 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Thomas and Chance Snow Showers near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Rochester

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 Rochester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4.1 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
City of Pontiac
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

City of Pontiac

Pontiac , MI
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Rating 3.3/5 32 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,Department of finance,Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rochester.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

14 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

16 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

21 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thomas and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 21.12 mi (33.99 km).

Thomas

#1 Thomas

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

Population11,419
Coordinates42.8794700, -83.2971600
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-83.297163, 42.879533)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.39 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.79
1.8 gal · 6.78 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.39 $6.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.83 $7.66
Premium $4.65 $4.19 $8.38
Diesel $5.30 $4.77 $9.55

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Thomas and Macomb. The current time is 02:05:01.

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.