How far is Clinton Township, MI from Dollar Bay, MI?
The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Dollar Bay, MI is about 549.9 miles (885 km), with a travel time of about 10h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 415.8 miles (669.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 37m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Emmet County, Michigan
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Dollar Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Dollar Bay.
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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
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West
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Turn right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn sharp left onto M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on Cedar Street
836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising
59 m · 11 sec · East Munising
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Exit the roundabout onto East Munising
2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising
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Continue on M-28
35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on Cherry Creek Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Creek Road
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Turn right onto County Road 480
12.5 mi · 19 min · County Road 480
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Continue on Rail Street
1945 ft · 36 sec · Rail Street
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Turn right onto Division Street
153 m · 11 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
134 m · 13 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Teal Lake Avenue
2772 ft · 53 sec · North Teal Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto US Highway 41
2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 41
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
25 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.4 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
85.2 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Turn slight right onto M 26: Lake Linden
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Royce Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Dollar Bay.
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
118 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Sunny near Dollar Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Dollar Bay?
The road trip is about 549.9 miles (885 km) and usually takes 10h 37m 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?
Carp Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 274.6 miles from Clinton Township and 275.3 miles from Dollar Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 415.8 miles (669.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 134.1 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 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 $73.16 one way or $146.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 172.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton Township and Sunny near Dollar Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Carp Lake
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 Carp Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Dollar Bay. Straight-line distance: 415.82 mi (669.2 km).
#1 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dollar Bay
Township in Houghton County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,082 |
| Coordinates | 47.1196500, -88.5115100 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dollar Bay (-88.51151, 47.11965)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 885 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 51m |
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 | $73.16 | $146.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $82.51 | $165.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $90.29 | $180.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $102.90 | $205.80 |
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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