How far is Clinton Township, MI from Sands, MI?
The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Sands, MI is about 451.2 miles (726.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 344.9 miles (555.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 51m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Sands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Sands.
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Start on Red Oaks Drive
88 m · 18 sec · Red Oaks Drive
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Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
1165 ft · 56 sec · White Oaks Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cass Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Romeo Plank Road
25 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
660 ft · 11 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road
28 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road
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Turn right onto Hall Road
153 m · 9 sec · Hall Road
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Take the exit slight left toward M 59 West
79 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Hall Road
15.7 mi · 20 min · Hall Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint
2907 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
52.4 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West
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Turn right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn sharp left onto M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on Cedar Street
836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising
59 m · 11 sec · East Munising
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Exit the roundabout onto East Munising
2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising
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Continue on M-28
35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on Cherry Creek Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Creek Road
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Turn right onto County Road 480
3.4 mi · 5 min · County Road 480
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Flodin Road
624 ft · 33 sec · Flodin Road
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Turn left onto County Road NAP
156 m · 22 sec · County Road NAP
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road NAP
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Sands.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clinton Township and Chance Rain Showers near Sands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Sands?
The road trip is about 451.2 miles (726.2 km) and usually takes 08h 25m 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?
Gaylord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.4 miles from Clinton Township and 225.9 miles from Sands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 344.9 miles (555.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.3 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 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 $60.03 one way or $120.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clinton Township and Chance Rain Showers near Sands.
Stop Ideas Near Gaylord
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gaylord.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Sands. Straight-line distance: 344.92 mi (555.09 km).
#1 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sands
Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 2,308 |
| Coordinates | 46.4207700, -87.4068100 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sands (-87.40681, 46.42077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 726 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $60.03 | $120.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $67.71 | $135.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $74.09 | $148.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $84.44 | $168.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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