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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Chassell, MI is about 538.2 miles (866.1 km), with a travel time of about 10h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 411.7 miles (662.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
538.19 mi
10h 18m
Flight
411.68 mi
662.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
411.68 mi
Kilometers
662.54 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
538.19 mi
Kilometers
866.13 km
Drive Time
10h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chassell
Thu, Apr 23, 10:26 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Chassell
Thu, Apr 23, 10:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
10h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:19 PM to 5:49 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Freedom
MI

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

From Clinton Township
268.8 mi
05h 09m
To Chassell
269.4 mi
05h 09m

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
70°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

    1913 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto US-2 West

    1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West

  19. 19

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  20. 20

    Continue on US-2 West

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West

  21. 21

    Turn right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto M-28

    35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28

  23. 23

    Continue on Cedar Street

    836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising

    59 m · 11 sec · East Munising

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto East Munising

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising

  26. 26

    Continue on M-28

    35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28

  27. 27

    Continue on Cherry Creek Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Creek Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto County Road 480

    12.5 mi · 19 min · County Road 480

  29. 29

    Continue on Rail Street

    1945 ft · 36 sec · Rail Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Division Street

    153 m · 11 sec · Division Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    134 m · 13 sec · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Teal Lake Avenue

    2772 ft · 53 sec · North Teal Lake Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto US Highway 41

    2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 41

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    25 m · 5 sec

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout

    1.4 km · 2 min

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 5 sec

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout

    76.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Memorial Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
38 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
233 mi · 43%
US Highway 41
80.2 mi · 15%
M-28
70.9 mi · 13%
US-2 West
62.1 mi · 12%
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 6%
Hall Road
15.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left

118 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+126.5 mi
411.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freedom
05h 09m from Clinton Township
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chassell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 538.2 miles (866.1 km) and usually takes 10h 18m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Freedom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 268.8 miles from Clinton Township and 269.4 miles from Chassell.

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

The direct path is about 411.7 miles (662.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 126.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $71.61 one way or $143.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 168.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clinton Township and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chassell.

Stop Ideas Near Freedom

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

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

BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

8 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.
BUS

St. Ignace, Michigan

16 mi away
448 North State St.
BUS

Cheboygan, MI

17 mi away
309 East State Street
BUS

Pellston, Michigan

23 mi away
110 North US Highway 131

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Chassell. Straight-line distance: 411.68 mi (662.54 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Chassell

Township in Houghton County, Michigan

Population1,725
Coordinates47.0282600, -88.5251200
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Chassell (-88.52512, 47.02826)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 866 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.99 gal
71.89 L · about $71.61
Round trip
$143.22
37.98 gal · 143.78 L
Estimated CO2
168.8 kg one way
Round trip: 337.5 kg / 744 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $71.61 $143.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $80.76 $161.53
Premium $4.65 $88.38 $176.76
Diesel $5.30 $100.72 $201.45

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 Chassell. The current time is 00:07:51.

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.