How far is Wise, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Wise, MI to Macomb, MI is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
145.75 mi
02h 23m
Flight
110.75 mi
178.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.75 mi
Kilometers
178.23 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.75 mi
Kilometers
234.57 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM EDT
Return by in Wise
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wise
2026-04-22T20:38
Arrive Macomb
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wise
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
Birch Run
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Wise
69.3 mi
01h 11m
To Macomb
76.4 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph ENE
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Wise Road

    2 mi · 8 min · North Wise Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Coleman Road

    2 mi · 5 min · East Coleman Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Webster Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Webster Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 7th Street

    536 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Railway Street

    133 m · 14 sec · West Railway Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    2587 ft · 1 min · North 6th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Coleman Road

    969 ft · 21 sec · North Coleman Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1566 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    36.2 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer

    3091 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac

    2951 ft · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

    2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shimmons Road

    2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road

    1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Tienken Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road

    49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  29. 29

    Continue on 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    82 m · 7 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wise 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
33 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
80.4 mi · 55%
North Coleman Road
36.7 mi · 25%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 5%
Tienken Road
3.47 mi · 2%
East Coleman Road
2.02 mi · 1%
North Wise Road
1.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

36.3 mi · 00h 39m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
110.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birch Run
01h 11m from Wise
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wise and Sunny near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Birch Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Wise and 76.4 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.38 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wise and Sunny near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Birch Run

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

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

23 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

29 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Bay City, MI

40 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

41 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wise and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 110.75 mi (178.23 km).

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#1 Wise

Township in Isabella County, Michigan

Population1,394
Coordinates43.7283600, -84.6472300
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: North Wise Road (-84.64736, 43.728361)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.47 L · about $19.38
Round trip
$38.77
10.28 gal · 38.94 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.38 $38.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.86 $43.72
Premium $4.65 $23.92 $47.84
Diesel $5.30 $27.26 $54.53

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 Wise and Macomb. The current time is 20:38:01.

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.