How far is Clinton Township, MI from Sault Ste. Marie, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Sault Ste. Marie, MI is about 338.2 miles (544.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279 miles (449 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m 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
338.16 mi
05h 59m
Flight
279 mi
449.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279 mi
Kilometers
449.01 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.16 mi
Kilometers
544.22 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sault Ste. Marie
Fri, Apr 17, 3:27 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Fri, Apr 17, 9:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-17T09:28
Arrive Sault Ste. Marie
Fri, Apr 17, 3:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:00 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
Maple Valley
MI

Township in Montcalm County, Michigan

From Clinton Township
169 mi
02h 59m
To Sault Ste. Marie
169.1 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
57°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Sault Ste. Marie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Sault Ste. Marie.

  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

    167.8 mi · 2 hr 51 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Easterday Avenue

    1668 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Easterday Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Easterday Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bingham Avenue

    1576 ft · 1 min · Bingham Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dawson Street

    88 m · 13 sec · Dawson Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dawson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Sault Ste. Marie.

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
283 mi · 84%
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 10%
Hall Road
15.8 mi · 5%
Cass Avenue
1.59 mi
Romeo Plank Road
1.19 mi
Moravian Drive
1.17 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left

168 mi · 02h 51m

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
05h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.2 mi
279 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Valley
02h 59m from Clinton Township
Leave By
5:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Sault Ste. Marie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Sault Ste. Marie?

The road trip is about 338.2 miles (544.2 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?

Maple Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169 miles from Clinton Township and 169.1 miles from Sault Ste. Marie.

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

The direct path is about 279 miles (449 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.2 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 5:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.99 one way or $89.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clinton Township and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Sault Ste. Marie.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Valley

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

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

BUS

Manton, Michigan

72 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

73 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Tawas City, MI

77 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

89 mi away
119 E. Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Sault Ste. Marie. Straight-line distance: 279 mi (449.01 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Sault Ste. Marie

#2 Sault Ste. Marie

City in Michigan, United States

Population13,359
Coordinates46.4953000, -84.3453200
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Sault Ste. Marie (-84.34532, 46.4953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 544 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.93 gal
45.17 L · about $44.99
Round trip
$89.98
23.86 gal · 90.34 L
Estimated CO2
106 kg one way
Round trip: 212 kg / 467 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.99 $89.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.74 $101.48
Premium $4.65 $55.52 $111.04
Diesel $5.30 $63.28 $126.55

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Sault Ste. Marie. The current time is 09:28:05.

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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.