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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Frederic, MI is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177 miles (284.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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
208.53 mi
03h 46m
Flight
177 mi
284.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177 mi
Kilometers
284.85 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.53 mi
Kilometers
335.6 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederic
Mon, May 25, 1:38 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Mon, May 25, 5:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-05-25T09:51
Arrive Frederic
Mon, May 25, 1:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 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
Bay City
MI

City in Bay County, Michigan, USA

From Clinton Township
104.2 mi
01h 53m
To Frederic
104.3 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.1 mi · 37 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Frederic, Lewiston

    2013 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West County Road 612

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West County Road 612

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Old US-27

    89 m · 8 sec · North Old US-27

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West County Road 612

    12 m · 1 sec · West County Road 612

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West County Road 612

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
153 mi · 73%
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 16%
Hall Road
15.8 mi · 8%
West County Road 612
2.25 mi · 1%
Cass Avenue
1.59 mi · 1%
Romeo Plank Road
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left

62.9 mi · 01h 03m

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
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
177 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bay City
01h 53m from Clinton Township
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Frederic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Bay City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.2 miles from Clinton Township and 104.3 miles from Frederic.

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

The direct path is about 177 miles (284.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.75 one way or $55.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Frederic.

Stop Ideas Near Bay City

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 Bay City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 3 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 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 Bay City.

BUS

Bay City, MI

1 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

18 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

67 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

70 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Frederic. Straight-line distance: 177 mi (284.85 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 Frederic

Township in Crawford County, Michigan

Population1,379
Coordinates44.7786300, -84.7544800
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Frederic (-84.75448, 44.77863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.36 gal
27.85 L · about $27.75
Round trip
$55.51
14.72 gal · 55.7 L
Estimated CO2
65.4 kg one way
Round trip: 130.8 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.75 $55.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.30 $62.60
Premium $4.65 $34.25 $68.51
Diesel $5.30 $39.04 $78.07

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Frederic. The current time is 09:51:34.

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.