How far is Clinton Township, MI from Charlevoix, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Charlevoix, MI is about 266.5 miles (428.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.47 mi
05h 02m
Flight
221.64 mi
356.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.64 mi
Kilometers
356.7 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.47 mi
Kilometers
428.85 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlevoix
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 10:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Charlevoix
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Standish
MI

Township in Arenac County, Michigan

From Clinton Township
133.2 mi
02h 31m
To Charlevoix
133.3 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Charlevoix.

  1. 1

    Start on Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 18 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 56 sec · White Oaks Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Romeo Plank Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    660 ft · 11 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    28 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hall Road

    153 m · 9 sec · Hall Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward M 59 West

    79 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Hall Road

    15.7 mi · 20 min · Hall Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint

    2907 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

    52.4 mi · 56 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    54.9 mi · 55 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward M 32: Gaylord, Alpena

    1553 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    12.6 mi · 17 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North US 131 Highway

    2948 ft · 50 sec · North US 131 Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West M-32 Highway

    9.8 mi · 14 min · West M-32 Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on M 32

    3.8 mi · 6 min · M 32

  22. 22

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Maple Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Street

    1477 ft · 25 sec · State Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Mill Street

    1077 ft · 18 sec · Mill Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1255 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Water Street

    2058 ft · 38 sec · Water Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Lake Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Lake Street

  28. 28

    Continue on M 66 North

    12.1 mi · 18 min · M 66 North

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Bridge Park Drive

    83 m · 12 sec · Bridge Park Drive

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Park Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
170 mi · 64%
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 13%
Hall Road
15.8 mi · 6%
West Main Street
12.6 mi · 5%
M 66 North
12.1 mi · 5%
West M-32 Highway
9.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left

62.9 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.9 mi
221.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Standish
02h 31m from Clinton Township
Leave By
6:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Partly Sunny near Charlevoix.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Charlevoix?

The road trip is about 266.5 miles (428.9 km) and usually takes 05h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Standish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.2 miles from Clinton Township and 133.3 miles from Charlevoix.

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

The direct path is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.45 one way or $70.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clinton Township and Partly Sunny near Charlevoix.

Stop Ideas Near Standish

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

43 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Tawas City, MI

46 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Saginaw, MI

61 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

111 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Charlevoix. Straight-line distance: 221.64 mi (356.7 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Charlevoix

#2 Charlevoix

City in Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,657
Coordinates45.3180600, -85.2584000
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Charlevoix (-85.2584, 45.31806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.4 gal
35.59 L · about $35.45
Round trip
$70.89
18.8 gal · 71.18 L
Estimated CO2
83.5 kg one way
Round trip: 167.1 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.45 $70.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.98 $79.96
Premium $4.65 $43.75 $87.50
Diesel $5.30 $49.86 $99.72

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 Clinton Township and Charlevoix. The current time is 00:06:22.

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.