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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Saranac, MI is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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
141.36 mi
02h 41m
Flight
118.71 mi
191.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.71 mi
Kilometers
191.05 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.36 mi
Kilometers
227.5 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saranac
Mon, May 4, 12:58 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Mon, May 4, 3:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-05-03T22:17
Arrive Saranac
Mon, May 4, 12:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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

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
Fowlerville
MI

Village located in Livingston County

From Clinton Township
70.5 mi
01h 20m
To Saranac
70.8 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WSW
Destination
36°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.2 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Lake Odessa, Saranac

    1620 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Jordan Lake Road

    2208 ft · 41 sec · Jordan Lake Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Grand River Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Grand River Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Morrison Lake Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Morrison Lake Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2596 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Mill Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
98.2 mi · 69%
I 96 West
26.2 mi · 19%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 5%
Grand River Avenue
4.04 mi · 3%
Morrison Lake Road
2.54 mi · 2%
Harrington Street
0.55 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 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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
118.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fowlerville
01h 20m from Clinton Township
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Clinton Township and Mostly Clear near Saranac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Fowlerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Clinton Township and 70.8 miles from Saranac.

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

The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Clinton Township and Mostly Clear near Saranac.

Stop Ideas Near Fowlerville

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

29 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

35 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

38 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

49 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Saranac. Straight-line distance: 118.71 mi (191.05 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Saranac

City in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,325
Coordinates42.9294800, -85.2130700
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Saranac (-85.21307, 42.92948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.99 gal
18.88 L · about $18.82
Round trip
$37.63
9.98 gal · 37.76 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.7 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.82 $37.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.22 $42.44
Premium $4.65 $23.22 $46.45
Diesel $5.30 $26.47 $52.93

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 Saranac. The current time is 22:17:22.

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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.