How far is Tuscola, MI from Macomb, MI?
The driving distance from Tuscola, MI to Macomb, MI is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lapeer County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscola and Macomb.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscola and Macomb.
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Start on 4th Street
13 m · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Van Cleve Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Van Cleve Road
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Turn slight right onto Frankenmuth Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Frankenmuth Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2829 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Huron Avenue
1094 ft · 20 sec · East Huron Avenue
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Turn right onto Goodrich Street
5 m · 1 sec · Goodrich Street
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Continue on Goodrich Street
2995 ft · 51 sec · Goodrich Street
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Continue on State Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Road
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Continue on State Street
1 mi · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on State Road
7.6 mi · 10 min · State Road
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Continue on South State Street
2723 ft · 46 sec · South State Street
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Continue on North State Road
10.1 mi · 15 min · North State Road
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Continue on South State Road
1160 ft · 20 sec · South State Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 East: Port Huron
1523 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
23.1 mi · 23 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont
2596 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Van Dyke Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Van Dyke Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Van Dyke Road
8.5 mi · 12 min · Van Dyke Road
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Take the exit slight left toward M 53 North
49 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight right
646 ft · 14 sec
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Turn right onto 32 Mile Road
2 mi · 3 min · 32 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
7.2 mi · 10 min · Romeo Plank Road
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
107 m · 10 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 Tuscola and Macomb.
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.
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
23.1 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tuscola and Sunny near Macomb.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscola to Macomb?
The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Lapeer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Tuscola and 36.7 miles from Macomb.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuscola and Sunny near Macomb.
Stop Ideas Near Lapeer
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 Lapeer.
Lapeer station
Flint station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Durand Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscola and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 55.78 mi (89.77 km).
#1 Tuscola
Township in Tuscola County, Michigan
| Population | 1,942 |
| Coordinates | 43.3264100, -83.6571800 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
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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