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

The driving distance from Cass City, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
81.51 mi
01h 40m
Flight
71.22 mi
114.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.22 mi
Kilometers
114.62 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.51 mi
Kilometers
131.18 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Sat, May 30, 7:04 AM EDT
Return by in Cass City
Sat, May 30, 8:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cass City
2026-05-30T05:23
Arrive Clinton Township
Sat, May 30, 7:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cass 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
Goodland
MI

Township in Lapeer County, Michigan

From Cass City
40.7 mi
00h 50m
To Clinton Township
40.8 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1 km · 59 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Cass City Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Cass City Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Road

    18.3 mi · 21 min · Van Dyke Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Van Dyke Road

    19.7 mi · 25 min · South Van Dyke Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Cedar Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Cedar Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Van Dyke Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    20.7 mi · 25 min · Van Dyke Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59: Mount Clemens, Pontiac

    2059 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Hall Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Hall Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cass 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Van Dyke Road
44.5 mi · 55%
South Van Dyke Road
19.7 mi · 24%
Hall Road
4.04 mi · 5%
Cass City Road
3.28 mi · 4%
North Cedar Street
2.19 mi · 3%
Main Street
2.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Van Dyke Road

Continue on Van Dyke Road

20.7 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
71.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodland
00h 50m from Cass City
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Cass City and Sunny near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Goodland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Cass City and 40.8 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Goodland

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

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

20 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Flint station

48 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Port Huron

53 mi away
2223 16th Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

54 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cass City and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 71.22 mi (114.62 km).

Cass City

#1 Cass City

City in Tuscola County, Michigan, United States of America

Population2,273
Coordinates43.6008500, -83.1746700
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.174672, 43.600889)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.89 L · about $10.86
Round trip
$21.72
5.76 gal · 21.78 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.86 $21.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.25 $24.50
Premium $4.65 $13.40 $26.81
Diesel $5.30 $15.28 $30.55

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cass City and Clinton Township. The current time is 05:23:36.

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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.