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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Fayette, MI is about 407.1 miles (655.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285.1 miles (458.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 11m 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
407.08 mi
07h 35m
Flight
285.07 mi
458.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.07 mi
Kilometers
458.78 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
407.08 mi
Kilometers
655.14 km
Drive Time
07h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayette
Fri, May 1, 4:29 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Sat, May 2, 12:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-05-01T08:53
Arrive Fayette
Fri, May 1, 4:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:36 PM to 3:06 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
8:48 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
Frederic
MI

Township in Crawford County, Michigan

From Clinton Township
203.4 mi
03h 48m
To Fayette
203.7 mi
03h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
44°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    99.1 mi · 1 hr 57 min · US-2 West

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight

    38 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto OO.25 Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · OO.25 Road

  23. 23

    Continue on State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  24. 24

    Continue on 16th Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 16th Road

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto LL Road

    2 mi · 3 min · LL Road

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto 14th Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 14th Road

  27. 27

    Continue on 13.25 Lane

    1169 ft · 18 sec · 13.25 Lane

  28. 28

    Continue on II Road

    1 km · 53 sec · II Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Fayette State Park Access

    1.5 km · 4 min · Fayette State Park Access

  30. 30

    Turn straight

    135 m · 32 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
233 mi · 57%
US-2 West
99.8 mi · 25%
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 8%
Hall Road
15.8 mi · 4%
OO.25 Road
8.27 mi · 2%
US 2
3.55 mi · 1%
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
07h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+122 mi
285.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frederic
03h 48m from Clinton Township
Leave By
8:48 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Fayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 407.1 miles (655.1 km) and usually takes 07h 35m 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?

Frederic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.4 miles from Clinton Township and 203.7 miles from Fayette.

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

The direct path is about 285.1 miles (458.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 122 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 $54.19 one way or $108.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Fayette.

Stop Ideas Near Frederic

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

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

BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

52 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

57 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

65 mi away
119 E. Main St.
BUS

Manton, Michigan

65 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 285.07 mi (458.78 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 Fayette

Township of Michigan in Delta County

Population1,049
Coordinates45.7174800, -86.6679100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Fayette (-86.66791, 45.71748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 655 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.37 gal
54.38 L · about $54.19
Round trip
$108.38
28.74 gal · 108.76 L
Estimated CO2
127.7 kg one way
Round trip: 255.4 kg / 563 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $54.19 $108.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.12 $122.23
Premium $4.65 $66.88 $133.76
Diesel $5.30 $76.22 $152.44

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Fayette. The current time is 08:53:25.

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.