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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Gaylord, MI is about 224.5 miles (361.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190 miles (305.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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
224.5 mi
04h 01m
Flight
189.97 mi
305.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.97 mi
Kilometers
305.72 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.5 mi
Kilometers
361.29 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gaylord
Wed, Apr 29, 6:24 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Wed, Apr 29, 10:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-29T02:23
Arrive Gaylord
Wed, Apr 29, 6:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 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
Beaver
MI

Township in Newaygo County, Michigan

From Clinton Township
112.2 mi
02h 00m
To Gaylord
112.3 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph N
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.9 mi · 55 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward M 32: Gaylord, Alpena

    1553 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    3094 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
170 mi · 76%
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 15%
Hall Road
15.8 mi · 7%
Cass Avenue
1.59 mi · 1%
Romeo Plank Road
1.19 mi · 1%
Moravian Drive
1.17 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
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
190 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beaver
02h 00m from Clinton Township
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Clinton Township and Partly Sunny near Gaylord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 224.5 miles (361.3 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Beaver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.2 miles from Clinton Township and 112.3 miles from Gaylord.

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

The direct path is about 190 miles (305.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.87 one way or $59.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clinton Township and Partly Sunny near Gaylord.

Stop Ideas Near Beaver

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 Beaver and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 8.7 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 9 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 Beaver.

BUS

Bay City, MI

19 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

33 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Tawas City, MI

74 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

80 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Gaylord. Straight-line distance: 189.97 mi (305.72 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Gaylord

City in Michigan, United States

Population3,665
Coordinates45.0275100, -84.6747500
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Gaylord (-84.67475, 45.02751)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.92 gal
29.99 L · about $29.87
Round trip
$59.73
15.84 gal · 59.98 L
Estimated CO2
70.4 kg one way
Round trip: 140.8 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.87 $59.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.68 $67.37
Premium $4.65 $36.86 $73.72
Diesel $5.30 $42.01 $84.02

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Gaylord. The current time is 02:23:39.

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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.