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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Colfax, MI is about 234.3 miles (377 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
234.25 mi
04h 52m
Flight
178.12 mi
286.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.12 mi
Kilometers
286.66 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.25 mi
Kilometers
376.99 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colfax
Tue, May 5, 9:24 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Tue, May 5, 2:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-05-05T04:31
Arrive Colfax
Tue, May 5, 9:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 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
7:14 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
Midland
MI

The largest city in Midland County, Michigan.

From Clinton Township
116.9 mi
02h 26m
To Colfax
117.3 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.3 mi · 55 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland

    1046 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare

    38 mi · 38 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on East Washington

    718 ft · 19 sec · East Washington

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South M 37

    1330 ft · 38 sec · South M 37

  21. 21

    Continue on Michigan Avenue

    3229 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on South M 37

    5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37

  23. 23

    Continue on North Woodbridge Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 15 Mile Road

    2862 ft · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Bingham Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Bingham Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1368 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North Cleveland Drive

    3.6 mi · 9 min · North Cleveland Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on West 13 Mile Road

    6.1 mi · 15 min · West 13 Mile Road

  29. 29

    Continue on East Jackson Road

    2 mi · 5 min · East Jackson Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Jackson Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
68.3 mi · 29%
I 75
51.3 mi · 22%
US 10
38 mi · 16%
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 14%
Hall Road
15.8 mi · 7%
West 13 Mile Road
6.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 10 WEST

Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac

56.8 mi · 01h 15m

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
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.2 mi
178.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
02h 26m from Clinton Township
Leave By
7:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton Township and Chance Rain Showers near Colfax.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.3 miles (377 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.9 miles from Clinton Township and 117.3 miles from Colfax.

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

The direct path is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 7:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.19 one way or $62.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton Township and Chance Rain Showers near Colfax.

Stop Ideas Near Midland

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Midland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 14.2 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Midland.

BUS

Bay City, MI

29 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

32 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

69 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

81 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Colfax. Straight-line distance: 178.12 mi (286.66 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 Colfax

Township in Oceana County, Michigan

Population1,328
Coordinates43.7433400, -86.0792300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Colfax (-86.07923, 43.74334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.27 gal
31.29 L · about $31.19
Round trip
$62.37
16.54 gal · 62.58 L
Estimated CO2
73.5 kg one way
Round trip: 147 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.19 $62.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.17 $70.34
Premium $4.65 $38.49 $76.98
Diesel $5.30 $43.86 $87.73

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Colfax. The current time is 04:31:17.

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.