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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Hope, MI is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.75 mi
02h 38m
Flight
108.28 mi
174.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.28 mi
Kilometers
174.26 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.75 mi
Kilometers
218.47 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hope
Wed, Apr 15, 8:52 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-15T18:14
Arrive Hope
Wed, Apr 15, 8:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mount Morris
MI

Village in Illinois

From Clinton Township
67.8 mi
01h 19m
To Hope
67.9 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.3 mi · 55 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland

    1046 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare

    12.3 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward M 30: West Branch

    2048 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto North Meridian Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · North Meridian Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Shaffer Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · East Shaffer Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Hope Road

    2836 ft · 2 min · North Hope Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Hope Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
51.3 mi · 38%
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 25%
Hall Road
15.8 mi · 12%
US 10
12.3 mi · 9%
US 10 West
11.5 mi · 8%
North Meridian Road
4.91 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

51.3 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
108.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Morris
01h 19m from Clinton Township
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton Township and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km) and usually takes 02h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mount Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.8 miles from Clinton Township and 67.9 miles from Hope.

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

The direct path is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton Township and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hope.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Morris

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

12 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

33 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

33 mi away
73 Howard St.
BUS

Saginaw, MI

40 mi away
511 Johnson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Hope. Straight-line distance: 108.28 mi (174.26 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 Hope

Township in Midland County, Michigan

Population1,373
Coordinates43.7644700, -84.3380500
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Hope (-84.33805, 43.76447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.13 L · about $18.06
Round trip
$36.13
9.58 gal · 36.26 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.06 $36.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.37 $40.74
Premium $4.65 $22.29 $44.59
Diesel $5.30 $25.41 $50.81

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Hope. The current time is 18:14:21.

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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.