How far is Utica, MI from Macomb, MI?
The driving distance from Utica, MI to Macomb, MI is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Utica and Macomb.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utica and Macomb.
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Start on Auburn Road
94 m · 14 sec · Auburn Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue
65 m · 8 sec · Van Dyke Avenue
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Turn right onto Hall Road
536 ft · 17 sec · Hall Road
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Take the exit left toward M 59
37 m · 13 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Hall Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hall Road
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Take the exit left toward M 53 North: Imlay City
1983 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Christopher Columbus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 23 Mile Road East
1830 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road
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Turn left onto Garfield Road
2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
55 m · 5 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 Utica 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.
23 Mile Road
Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
2.78 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Utica and Sunny near Macomb.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Utica to Macomb?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shelby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Utica and 7.3 miles from Macomb.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Utica and Sunny near Macomb.
Stop Ideas Near Shelby
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Madison Heights
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shelby.
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Pontiac Transportation Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 6.4 mi (10.3 km).
#1 Utica
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 5,062 |
| Coordinates | 42.6261400, -83.0335400 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
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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