How far is Clinton Township, MI from North Muskegon, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to North Muskegon, MI is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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
207.87 mi
03h 52m
Flight
175.56 mi
282.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.56 mi
Kilometers
282.54 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.87 mi
Kilometers
334.54 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Muskegon
Sat, Apr 18, 11:49 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-18T19:56
Arrive North Muskegon
Sat, Apr 18, 11:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 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
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From Clinton Township
103.8 mi
01h 56m
To North Muskegon
104.1 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and North Muskegon.

  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

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward North Muskegon

    2977 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Moses J Jones Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Moses J Jones Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward M 120: north muskegon

    1132 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Veteran's Memorial Causeway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Veteran's Memorial Causeway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lake Avenue

    3111 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Center Street

    534 ft · 24 sec · Center Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ruddiman Drive

    2781 ft · 1 min · Ruddiman Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ruddiman Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
98.2 mi · 47%
I 96 West
90.6 mi · 44%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 4%
US 31 North
6.44 mi · 3%
Veteran's Memorial Causeway
1.21 mi · 1%
Moses J Jones Parkway
0.92 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
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
175.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
01h 56m from Clinton Township
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton Township and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Muskegon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to North Muskegon?

The road trip is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.8 miles from Clinton Township and 104.1 miles from North Muskegon.

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

The direct path is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.68 one way or $55.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton Township and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Muskegon.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

11 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

55 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

56 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and North Muskegon. Straight-line distance: 175.56 mi (282.54 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
North Muskegon

#2 North Muskegon

City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America

Population3,792
Coordinates43.2561300, -86.2675600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: North Muskegon (-86.26756, 43.25613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.34 gal
27.77 L · about $27.68
Round trip
$55.36
14.68 gal · 55.54 L
Estimated CO2
65.2 kg one way
Round trip: 130.5 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.68 $55.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.22 $62.43
Premium $4.65 $34.16 $68.32
Diesel $5.30 $38.93 $77.86

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and North Muskegon. The current time is 19:56:48.

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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.