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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Plymouth, MI is about 582.8 miles (938 km), with a travel time of about 11h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 438.7 miles (706 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
582.85 mi
11h 12m
Flight
438.7 mi
706.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
438.7 mi
Kilometers
706.02 km
Flight Time
00h 52m

Driving Distance

Road route
582.85 mi
Kilometers
938 km
Drive Time
11h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 10:42 AM CDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 10:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-19T00:30
Arrive Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 11:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
11h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:12 PM to 5:42 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Saint Ignace
MI

City in Michigan, USA

From Clinton Township
291.1 mi
05h 36m
To Plymouth
291.8 mi
05h 36m

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
34°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.4 mi · 56 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

    1913 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto US-2 West

    1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West

  19. 19

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  20. 20

    Continue on US-2 West

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West

  21. 21

    Turn right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto M-28

    35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28

  23. 23

    Continue on Cedar Street

    836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising

    59 m · 11 sec · East Munising

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto East Munising

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising

  26. 26

    Continue on M-28

    35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28

  27. 27

    Continue on Cherry Creek Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Creek Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto County Road 480

    12.5 mi · 19 min · County Road 480

  29. 29

    Continue on Rail Street

    1945 ft · 36 sec · Rail Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Division Street

    153 m · 11 sec · Division Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    134 m · 13 sec · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Teal Lake Avenue

    2772 ft · 53 sec · North Teal Lake Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto US Highway 41

    2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 41

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    25 m · 5 sec

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout

    1.4 km · 2 min

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 5 sec

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout

    40.1 mi · 52 min

  38. 38

    Turn left

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    19.4 mi · 24 min

  40. 40

    Continue on South County Road 519

    2146 ft · 44 sec · South County Road 519

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Old US Highway 2

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 2

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Duncan Avenue

    160 m · 25 sec · Duncan Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Plymouth Road

    1079 ft · 48 sec · Plymouth Road

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Plymouth Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
44 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
233 mi · 40%
M-28
70.9 mi · 12%
US Highway 41
63.1 mi · 11%
US-2 West
62.1 mi · 11%
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 6%
Hall Road
15.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left

118 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
11h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+144.1 mi
438.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Ignace
05h 36m from Clinton Township
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Clinton Township and Chance Snow Showers near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 582.8 miles (938 km) and usually takes 11h 12m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Ignace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 291.1 miles from Clinton Township and 291.8 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 438.7 miles (706 km), while the road route adds roughly 144.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $77.57 one way or $155.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 182.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clinton Township and Plymouth, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Ignace

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

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

BUS

St. Ignace, Michigan

448 North State St.
BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

9 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.
BUS

Cheboygan, MI

32 mi away
309 East State Street
BUS

Pellston, Michigan

35 mi away
110 North US Highway 131

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 438.7 mi (706.02 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Plymouth

City in Wayne County, in the U.

Population9,139
Coordinates46.4646700, -89.9796100
Altitude494
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Plymouth (-89.97961, 46.46467)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 938 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.57 gal
77.85 L · about $77.57
Round trip
$155.14
41.14 gal · 155.7 L
Estimated CO2
182.8 kg one way
Round trip: 365.6 kg / 806 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $77.57 $155.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $87.48 $174.97
Premium $4.65 $95.73 $191.47
Diesel $5.30 $109.10 $218.21

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clinton Township, MI and Plymouth, MI. The current time in Clinton Township is 00:30:41, although it is 23:30:41 in Plymouth.

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.