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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Montague, MI is about 219.3 miles (353 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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
219.32 mi
04h 05m
Flight
182.88 mi
294.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.88 mi
Kilometers
294.31 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.32 mi
Kilometers
352.96 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montague
Sun, Apr 19, 2:12 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 6:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-19T10:07
Arrive Montague
Sun, Apr 19, 2:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
8:50 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
Wacousta
MI

Township in Clinton County, Michigan

From Clinton Township
109.5 mi
02h 02m
To Montague
109.9 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
42°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Groesbeck Highway

    7.3 mi · 12 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road

    2669 ft · 59 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 696 West

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    25.5 mi · 27 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    36.9 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Muskegon, Ludington

    2543 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 Business: Whitehall, Montague

    926 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on BUS US-31

    2.5 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old Channel Trail

    52 m · 6 sec · Old Channel Trail

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Channel Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
98.2 mi · 45%
I 96 West
90.6 mi · 41%
US 31 North
18.7 mi · 9%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 3%
BUS US-31
2.52 mi · 1%
Harrington Street
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
182.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacousta
02h 02m from Clinton Township
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Montague.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 219.3 miles (353 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Wacousta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.5 miles from Clinton Township and 109.9 miles from Montague.

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

The direct path is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.19 one way or $58.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Montague.

Stop Ideas Near Wacousta

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

21 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

59 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

65 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Montague. Straight-line distance: 182.88 mi (294.31 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Montague

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

Population1,638
Coordinates43.4166800, -86.3570100
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Montague (-86.35701, 43.41668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.74 gal
29.3 L · about $29.19
Round trip
$58.38
15.48 gal · 58.6 L
Estimated CO2
68.8 kg one way
Round trip: 137.6 kg / 303 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.19 $58.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.92 $65.84
Premium $4.65 $36.02 $72.04
Diesel $5.30 $41.05 $82.11

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Montague. The current time is 10:07:31.

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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.