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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Manistee, MI is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.7 miles (331 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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
246.11 mi
04h 47m
Flight
205.66 mi
330.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.66 mi
Kilometers
330.98 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.11 mi
Kilometers
396.08 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manistee
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 10:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-23T01:22
Arrive Manistee
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 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
Midland
MI

The largest city in Midland County, Michigan.

From Clinton Township
122.9 mi
02h 23m
To Manistee
123.2 mi
02h 23m

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
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.6 mi · 52 min · Cadillac Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East M-55 Highway

    18.8 mi · 23 min · East M-55 Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Caberfae Highway

    25.1 mi · 29 min · Caberfae Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Parkdale Avenue

    1663 ft · 35 sec · West Parkdale Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on West Parkdale Road

    1 km · 1 min · West Parkdale Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Arthur Street

    1 km · 1 min · Arthur Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Cleveland Street

    1502 ft · 35 sec · Cleveland Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1182 ft · 46 sec · Memorial Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    123 m · 14 sec · Washington Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Maple Street

    1395 ft · 50 sec · Maple Street

  30. 30

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
51.3 mi · 21%
US 10
38 mi · 15%
Cadillac Drive
37.6 mi · 15%
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 14%
Caberfae Highway
25.1 mi · 10%
US 10 West
19.1 mi · 8%
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 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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.4 mi
205.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
02h 23m from Clinton Township
Leave By
7:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Partly Sunny near Manistee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.9 miles from Clinton Township and 123.2 miles from Manistee.

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

The direct path is about 205.7 miles (331 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 7:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.73 one way or $65.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Midland

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

29 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

32 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

69 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

81 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Manistee. Straight-line distance: 205.66 mi (330.98 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Manistee

City in Michigan, United States

Population6,163
Coordinates44.2444500, -86.3242500
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Manistee (-86.32425, 44.24445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.68 gal
32.87 L · about $32.73
Round trip
$65.46
17.36 gal · 65.74 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.3 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.73 $65.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.92 $73.83
Premium $4.65 $40.40 $80.79
Diesel $5.30 $46.04 $92.08

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 Manistee. The current time is 01:22:14.

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.