How far is Clinton Township, MI from Port Sheldon, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Port Sheldon, MI is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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
193.46 mi
03h 42m
Flight
167.81 mi
270.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.81 mi
Kilometers
270.07 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.46 mi
Kilometers
311.34 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Sheldon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-22T21:15
Arrive Port Sheldon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 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
Dimondale
MI

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Clinton Township
96.6 mi
01h 51m
To Port Sheldon
96.9 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
Port Sheldon Weather
MI
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Wednesday
Using Beechwood as the closest live forecast in the Ottawa County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Port Sheldon.

  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

    44.5 mi · 48 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 6 West: Holland

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Paul B. Henry Freeway

    16.8 mi · 18 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 8th Avenue

    2957 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 8th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 44th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 44th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Port Sheldon Street

    18.4 mi · 27 min · Port Sheldon Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Holly Drive

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Holly Drive

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Blair Street

    1457 ft · 23 sec · Blair Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Butternut Drive

    2930 ft · 45 sec · Butternut Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lakeshore Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
98.2 mi · 51%
I 96 West
44.5 mi · 23%
Port Sheldon Street
18.4 mi · 10%
Paul B. Henry Freeway
16.8 mi · 9%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 4%
8th Avenue
2.83 mi · 1%
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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
167.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dimondale
01h 51m from Clinton Township
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Sunny near Port Sheldon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Port Sheldon?

The road trip is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Dimondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Clinton Township and 96.9 miles from Port Sheldon.

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

The direct path is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.76 one way or $51.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton Township and Sunny near Port Sheldon.

Stop Ideas Near Dimondale

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

15 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

49 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Port Sheldon. Straight-line distance: 167.81 mi (270.07 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Port Sheldon

Township in Ottawa County, Michigan

Population4,798
Coordinates42.8994700, -86.1997700
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Port Sheldon (-86.19977, 42.89947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.83 gal
25.84 L · about $25.76
Round trip
$51.51
13.66 gal · 51.68 L
Estimated CO2
60.7 kg one way
Round trip: 121.4 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.76 $51.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.05 $58.10
Premium $4.65 $31.79 $63.57
Diesel $5.30 $36.23 $72.45

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 Port Sheldon. The current time is 21:15:30.

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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.