How far is Clinton Township, MI from Sidney, MI?
The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Sidney, MI is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Sidney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Sidney.
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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
756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive
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Turn right onto Harrington Street
2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street
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Turn right onto South Groesbeck Highway
7.3 mi · 12 min · South Groesbeck Highway
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Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
2669 ft · 59 sec · East 11 Mile Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 696 West
1546 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
25.5 mi · 27 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
23.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 66: Battle Creek, Ionia
2119 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto South State Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · South State Road
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Continue on South Dexter Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Dexter Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1060 ft · 40 sec · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto North State Street
2057 ft · 52 sec · North State Street
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Continue on North State Road
12.8 mi · 18 min · North State Road
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Continue on South Sheridan Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Sheridan Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
2536 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on West County Farm Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · West County Farm Road
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Turn right onto South Derby Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Derby Road
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Turn right onto West Sidney Road
12 m · 1 sec · West Sidney Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Sidney Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Sidney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton Township and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sidney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Sidney?
The road trip is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Williamston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Clinton Township and 79.9 miles from Sidney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121 miles (194.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.23 one way or $42.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton Township and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sidney.
Stop Ideas Near Williamston
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 Williamston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Sidney. Straight-line distance: 120.99 mi (194.71 km).
#1 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sidney
Township in Montcalm County, Michigan
| Population | 2,435 |
| Coordinates | 43.2500300, -85.1330700 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sidney (-85.13307, 43.25003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.23 | $42.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.94 | $47.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.20 | $52.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.86 | $59.72 |
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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