How far is Carson City, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from Carson City, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.23 mi
02h 17m
Flight
105.71 mi
170.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.71 mi
Kilometers
170.12 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.23 mi
Kilometers
233.72 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Carson City
Thu, Apr 23, 8:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carson City
2026-04-23T04:05
Arrive Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carson City
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
Beecher
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Carson City
64.1 mi
01h 08m
To Clinton Township
81.1 mi
01h 08m

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
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Carson City and Clinton Township.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carson City and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2593 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Cleveland Road

    23.7 mi · 32 min · Cleveland Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Brady Road

    11.7 mi · 16 min · Brady Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Brady Street

    2168 ft · 41 sec · Brady Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Peet Road

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Peet Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Vienna Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vienna Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Vienna Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · West Vienna Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    2580 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carson City and Clinton Township.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
52.8 mi · 36%
Cleveland Road
23.7 mi · 16%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 11%
Brady Road
11.7 mi · 8%
Peet Road
9.08 mi · 6%
West Vienna Road
5.73 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

36.8 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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
105.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beecher
01h 08m from Carson City
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Carson City and Mostly Sunny near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carson City to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Beecher is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Carson City and 81.1 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carson City and Mostly Sunny near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Beecher

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

9 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

31 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

32 mi away
73 Howard St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

40 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carson City and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 105.71 mi (170.12 km).

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#1 Carson City

City in Michigan

Population1,111
Coordinates43.1769800, -84.8463900
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-84.84639, 43.176976)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
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 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.4 L · about $19.31
Round trip
$38.62
10.24 gal · 38.8 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.31 $38.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.78 $43.55
Premium $4.65 $23.83 $47.66
Diesel $5.30 $27.16 $54.31

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 Carson City and Clinton Township. The current time is 04:05:58.

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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.