How far is Clinton Township, MI from Dafter, MI?
The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Dafter, MI is about 330.1 miles (531.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271 miles (436.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Roscommon County, Michigan, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Dafter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Dafter.
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Start on Red Oaks Drive
88 m · 18 sec · Red Oaks Drive
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Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
1165 ft · 56 sec · White Oaks Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cass Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Romeo Plank Road
25 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
660 ft · 11 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road
28 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road
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Turn right onto Hall Road
153 m · 9 sec · Hall Road
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Take the exit slight left toward M 59 West
79 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Hall Road
15.7 mi · 20 min · Hall Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint
2907 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
52.4 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
159.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 28: Newberry, Munising
2227 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left
1.2 km · 58 sec
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Turn left onto South Soo Line Road
1.6 km · 4 min · South Soo Line Road
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Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road
15 m · 2 sec · West 10 Mile Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 10 Mile Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Dafter.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left
159 mi · 02h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Partly Sunny near Dafter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Dafter?
The road trip is about 330.1 miles (531.3 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Saint Helen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165 miles from Clinton Township and 165.2 miles from Dafter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271 miles (436.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.1 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 5:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.93 one way or $87.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clinton Township and Partly Sunny near Dafter.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Helen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Helen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Dafter. Straight-line distance: 271.06 mi (436.23 km).
#1 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dafter
Township in Chippewa County, Michigan
| Population | 1,238 |
| Coordinates | 46.3600200, -84.4272600 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dafter (-84.42726, 46.36002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 531 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $43.93 | $87.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.55 | $99.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.22 | $108.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $61.79 | $123.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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