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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Wilson, MI is about 445.1 miles (716.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 310.7 miles (500 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
445.11 mi
08h 18m
Flight
310.71 mi
500.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
310.71 mi
Kilometers
500.04 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
445.11 mi
Kilometers
716.34 km
Drive Time
08h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 PM CDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-23T06:25
Arrive Wilson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:18 PM to 2:48 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Gaylord
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Clinton Township
222.3 mi
04h 09m
To Wilson
222.8 mi
04h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

    1913 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto US-2 West

    1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West

  19. 19

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  20. 20

    Continue on US-2 West

    134.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min · US-2 West

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North Lincoln Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ludington Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ludington Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US 2 & 41

    16.4 mi · 21 min · US 2 & 41

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Vincent Lane

    77 m · 12 sec · Vincent Lane

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Old US 2/41

    46 m · 7 sec · Old US 2/41

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old US 2/41

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
233 mi · 52%
US-2 West
135 mi · 30%
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 7%
US 2 & 41
16.4 mi · 4%
Hall Road
15.8 mi · 4%
US 2
3.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US-2 West

Continue on US-2 West

135 mi · 02h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+134.4 mi
310.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaylord
04h 09m from Clinton Township
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Partly Sunny near Wilson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 445.1 miles (716.3 km) and usually takes 08h 18m 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 222.3 miles from Clinton Township and 222.8 miles from Wilson.

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

The direct path is about 310.7 miles (500 km), while the road route adds roughly 134.4 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 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 $59.24 one way or $118.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clinton Township and Wilson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clinton Township and Partly Sunny near Wilson.

Stop Ideas Near Gaylord

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

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

BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

34 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

34 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

45 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Alanson, MI

47 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Wilson. Straight-line distance: 310.71 mi (500.04 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Wilson

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population1,973
Coordinates45.7052400, -87.4381800
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Wilson (-87.43818, 45.70524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 716 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.71 gal
59.46 L · about $59.24
Round trip
$118.48
31.42 gal · 118.92 L
Estimated CO2
139.6 kg one way
Round trip: 279.2 kg / 616 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $59.24 $118.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $66.81 $133.63
Premium $4.65 $73.11 $146.23
Diesel $5.30 $83.33 $166.65

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clinton Township, MI and Wilson, MI. The current time in Clinton Township is 06:25:51, although it is 05:25:51 in Wilson.

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.