How far is Vicksburg, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Vicksburg, MI to Macomb, MI is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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
173.8 mi
02h 55m
Flight
137.29 mi
220.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.29 mi
Kilometers
220.94 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.8 mi
Kilometers
279.7 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Sun, May 24, 3:48 PM EDT
Return by in Vicksburg
Sun, May 24, 6:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vicksburg
2026-05-24T12:52
Arrive Macomb
Sun, May 24, 3:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vicksburg
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
Waterloo
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Vicksburg
85.9 mi
01h 27m
To Macomb
87.9 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
70°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Prairie Street

    783 ft · 27 sec · West Prairie Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Richardson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Richardson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East V Avenue

    130 m · 14 sec · East V Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sprinkle Road

    9.3 mi · 16 min · Sprinkle Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-94 EAST: Detroit

    2340 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    91 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

    2292 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City

    5 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward 23 Mile Road East

    1830 ft · 49 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Garfield Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    55 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vicksburg and Macomb.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 EAST
91.4 mi · 53%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 15%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
10.8 mi · 6%
Sprinkle Road
9.33 mi · 5%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 3%
M 53 North
5.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-94 EAST

Merge slight left

91 mi · 01h 38m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
137.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterloo
01h 27m from Vicksburg
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vicksburg and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Vicksburg and 87.9 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.12 one way or $46.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Vicksburg and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Waterloo

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

24 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

33 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

50 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

52 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vicksburg and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 137.29 mi (220.94 km).

Vicksburg

#1 Vicksburg

Human settlement in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America

Population3,581
Coordinates42.1200500, -85.5327800
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: West Prairie Street (-85.532776, 42.119941)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.22 L · about $23.12
Round trip
$46.23
12.26 gal · 46.44 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.12 $46.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.07 $52.14
Premium $4.65 $28.53 $57.06
Diesel $5.30 $32.51 $65.03

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Vicksburg and Macomb. The current time is 12:52:52.

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.