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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Sandusky, MI is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.23 mi
01h 37m
Flight
57.76 mi
92.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.76 mi
Kilometers
92.95 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.23 mi
Kilometers
103.37 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandusky
Mon, May 4, 10:09 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Mon, May 4, 11:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-05-04T08:31
Arrive Sandusky
Mon, May 4, 10:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Emmett
MI

Human settlement in St.

From Clinton Township
32.1 mi
00h 48m
To Sandusky
32.1 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto South Groesbeck Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 21 Mile Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 21 Mile Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

    12.1 mi · 18 min · Gratiot Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Memphis Ridge Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Memphis Ridge Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Memphis Ridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memphis Ridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Burnell Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Burnell Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Kinney Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Kinney Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    2651 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Kinney Road

    2911 ft · 49 sec · Kinney Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Emmett Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Emmett Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Wilkes Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Wilkes Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Brockway Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Brockway Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Brockway Road

    8.4 mi · 13 min · North Brockway Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Peck Road

    2621 ft · 46 sec · East Peck Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Sandusky Road

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Sandusky Road

  24. 24

    Continue on South Elk Street

    2328 ft · 41 sec · South Elk Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    20 m · 3 sec · Lincoln Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gratiot Avenue
12.1 mi · 19%
Sandusky Road
10.8 mi · 17%
North Brockway Road
8.41 mi · 13%
Emmett Road
6.99 mi · 11%
Memphis Ridge Road
5.49 mi · 9%
Kinney Road
4.88 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Gratiot Avenue

Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

12.1 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
57.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmett
00h 48m from Clinton Township
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clinton Township and Chance Rain Showers near Sandusky.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km) and usually takes 01h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Emmett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Clinton Township and 32.1 miles from Sandusky.

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

The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 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 Sandusky.

Stop Ideas Near Emmett

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

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

RAIL

Port Huron

26 mi away
2223 16th Street
RAIL

Lapeer station

44 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

59 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

61 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Sandusky. Straight-line distance: 57.76 mi (92.95 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Sandusky

City in Michigan

Population2,494
Coordinates43.4203000, -82.8296600
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Sandusky (-82.82966, 43.4203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.58 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.54 gal · 17.16 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.65 $19.31
Premium $4.65 $10.56 $21.13
Diesel $5.30 $12.04 $24.08

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Sandusky. The current time is 08:31:50.

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.