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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Leland, MI is about 266.4 miles (428.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.9 miles (353.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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
266.42 mi
05h 27m
Flight
219.93 mi
353.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.93 mi
Kilometers
353.95 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.42 mi
Kilometers
428.76 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leland
Thu, Apr 23, 9:08 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Leland
Thu, Apr 23, 9:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 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
6:04 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
Sanford
MI

Human settlement in Midland County, Michigan, United States of America

From Clinton Township
133.1 mi
02h 43m
To Leland
133.3 mi
02h 43m

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
Leland Weather
MI
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Thursday
Using Bingham as the closest live forecast in the Leelanau County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38 mi · 38 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward M 115: Cadillac

    2678 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cadillac Drive

    55.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Cadillac Drive

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North M-37 Highway

    8 m · 1 sec · North M-37 Highway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto North M-37 Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · North M-37 Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North 13 Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · North 13 Road

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road 633

    10.9 mi · 18 min · County Road 633

  25. 25

    Continue on South West Silver Lake Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South West Silver Lake Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Secor Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Secor Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Long Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Long Lake Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Long Lake Road

    677 ft · 13 sec · North Long Lake Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Strait Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Strait Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Run Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Cedar Run Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Tilton Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Tilton Road

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Traverse Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · East Traverse Highway

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Cedar Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · South Cedar Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Kasson Street

    1866 ft · 40 sec · Kasson Street

  35. 35

    Continue on South Good Harbor Trail

    6.5 mi · 9 min · South Good Harbor Trail

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Manitou Trail

    5.8 mi · 8 min · South Manitou Trail

  37. 37

    Continue on South Main Street

    1966 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto River Street

    24 m · 4 sec · River Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Street

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cadillac Drive
55.3 mi · 21%
I 75
51.3 mi · 19%
US 10
38 mi · 14%
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 13%
US 10 West
19.1 mi · 7%
Hall Road
15.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Cadillac Drive

Turn right onto Cadillac Drive

55.3 mi · 01h 16m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.5 mi
219.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanford
02h 43m from Clinton Township
Leave By
6:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Leland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266.4 miles (428.8 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?

Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.1 miles from Clinton Township and 133.3 miles from Leland.

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

The direct path is about 219.9 miles (353.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 6:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.45 one way or $70.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sanford

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

41 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

45 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

77 mi away
109 Comstock Street
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

89 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Leland. Straight-line distance: 219.93 mi (353.95 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Leland

Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America

Population2,041
Coordinates45.0230500, -85.7598100
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Leland (-85.75981, 45.02305)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.4 gal
35.59 L · about $35.45
Round trip
$70.89
18.8 gal · 71.18 L
Estimated CO2
83.5 kg one way
Round trip: 167.1 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.45 $70.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.98 $79.96
Premium $4.65 $43.75 $87.50
Diesel $5.30 $49.86 $99.72

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 Leland. The current time is 03:40:21.

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.