How far is Walker, MI from Macomb, MI?
The driving distance from Walker, MI to Macomb, MI is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
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 Shiawassee County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walker and Macomb.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walker and Macomb.
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Start on the route
31 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Remembrance Road Northwest
32 m · 11 sec · Remembrance Road Northwest
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Turn sharp left onto Kinney Avenue Northwest
1 mi · 2 min · Kinney Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto 3 Mile Road Northwest
1313 ft · 36 sec · 3 Mile Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest
147 m · 11 sec · Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest
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Take the ramp right toward I 96 East
2321 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
61.8 mi · 1 hr 6 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 Walker and Macomb.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 96 East
Merge slight left
61.8 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Walker and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macomb.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walker to Macomb?
The road trip is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.5 miles from Walker and 94.8 miles from Macomb.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.87 one way or $47.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Walker and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macomb.
Stop Ideas Near Perry
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 Perry.
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
East Lansing station
Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walker and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 143.79 mi (231.4 km).
#1 Walker
City in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 25,265 |
| Coordinates | 43.0014100, -85.7680900 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| 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: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.92 | $53.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.46 | $58.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.57 | $67.15 |
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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