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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Freedom, MI is about 285.4 miles (459.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.7 miles (376.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
285.41 mi
05h 04m
Flight
233.7 mi
376.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.7 mi
Kilometers
376.1 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.41 mi
Kilometers
459.32 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freedom
Thu, Apr 23, 11:48 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Freedom
Thu, Apr 23, 11:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Skidway Lake
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Clinton Township
142.7 mi
02h 32m
To Freedom
142.7 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    110.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Mackinaw City

    1573 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Nicolet Street

    2655 ft · 58 sec · South Nicolet Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West US-23 Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
226 mi · 79%
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 12%
Hall Road
15.8 mi · 6%
Cass Avenue
1.59 mi · 1%
Romeo Plank Road
1.19 mi
Moravian Drive
1.17 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left

111 mi · 01h 51m

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
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.7 mi
233.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Skidway Lake
02h 32m from Clinton Township
Leave By
6:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Partly Sunny near Freedom.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 285.4 miles (459.3 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Skidway Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.7 miles from Clinton Township and 142.7 miles from Freedom.

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

The direct path is about 233.7 miles (376.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 6:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.97 one way or $75.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Skidway Lake

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

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

BUS

Tawas City, MI

41 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

66 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

84 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Alpena, MI

107 mi away
2060 Michigan Highway 32 West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Freedom. Straight-line distance: 233.7 mi (376.1 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Freedom

#2 Freedom

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

Population1,477
Coordinates45.7361200, -84.6411600
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Freedom (-84.64116, 45.73612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 459 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.07 gal
38.12 L · about $37.97
Round trip
$75.95
20.14 gal · 76.24 L
Estimated CO2
89.5 kg one way
Round trip: 179 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.97 $75.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.83 $85.66
Premium $4.65 $46.87 $93.73
Diesel $5.30 $53.41 $106.82

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Freedom. The current time is 06:43:48.

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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.