How far is Warren, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Warren, MI to Macomb, MI is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27 mi
00h 34m
Flight
14.79 mi
23.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.79 mi
Kilometers
23.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
27 mi
Kilometers
43.45 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 AM EDT
Return by in Warren
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warren
2026-04-23T02:18
Arrive Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Warren
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Clinton Township
MI

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

From Warren
8.5 mi
00h 17m
To Macomb
18.5 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    130 m · 36 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Burg Road

    113 m · 18 sec · Burg Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road

    1822 ft · 43 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 696 East

    1150 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    1.4 km · 56 sec · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

    2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Groesbeck Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Utica Road

    2932 ft · 1 min · Utica Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Garfield Road

    11.6 mi · 20 min · Garfield Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    55 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warren 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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garfield Road
11.6 mi · 43%
Groesbeck Highway
2.55 mi · 9%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
0.86 mi · 3%
East 11 Mile Road
0.83 mi · 3%
Utica Road
0.56 mi · 2%
M 97
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garfield Road

Turn slight right onto Garfield Road

11.6 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
14.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton Township
00h 17m from Warren
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Warren and Mostly Sunny near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Clinton Township is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Warren and 18.5 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Warren and Mostly Sunny near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton Township

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 Clinton Township and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clinton Township.

RAIL

Royal Oak station

22 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

23 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

23 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Detroit

27 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warren and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 14.79 mi (23.81 km).

Warren

#1 Warren

City in the U.

Population2,050
Coordinates42.4904400, -83.0130400
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.013043, 42.490486)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.61 L · about $3.58
Round trip
$7.16
1.9 gal · 7.22 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.58 $7.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.04 $8.08
Premium $4.65 $4.42 $8.84
Diesel $5.30 $5.04 $10.08

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Warren and Macomb. The current time is 02:18:51.

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.