How far is Clinton Township, MI from Yale, MI?
The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Yale, MI is about 586.9 miles (944.6 km), with a travel time of about 11h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 442 miles (711.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Yale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Yale.
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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
1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cass Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Romeo Plank Road
25 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
660 ft · 11 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road
28 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road
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Turn right onto Hall Road
153 m · 9 sec · Hall Road
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Take the exit slight left toward M 59 West
79 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Hall Road
15.7 mi · 20 min · Hall Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint
2907 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
52.4 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West
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Turn right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn sharp left onto M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on Cedar Street
836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising
59 m · 11 sec · East Munising
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Exit the roundabout onto East Munising
2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising
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Continue on M-28
35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on Cherry Creek Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Creek Road
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Turn right onto County Road 480
12.5 mi · 19 min · County Road 480
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Continue on Rail Street
1945 ft · 36 sec · Rail Street
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Turn right onto Division Street
153 m · 11 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
134 m · 13 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Teal Lake Avenue
2772 ft · 53 sec · North Teal Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto US Highway 41
2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 41
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
25 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.4 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
40.1 mi · 52 min
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Turn left
59.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Continue straight
19.1 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto US 2 West
5.4 mi · 8 min · US 2 West
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Turn left onto South Moore Street
1631 ft · 35 sec · South Moore Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
757 ft · 15 sec · 1st Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Spring Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Eli Avenue
107 m · 7 sec · Eli Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eli Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Yale.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left
118 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clinton Township and Chance Rain Showers near Yale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Yale?
The road trip is about 586.9 miles (944.6 km) and usually takes 11h 15m 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?
Saint Ignace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 293.1 miles from Clinton Township and 293.8 miles from Yale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 442 miles (711.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 144.9 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 $78.10 one way or $156.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 184 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 Yale, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clinton Township and Chance Rain Showers near Yale.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Ignace
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 Saint Ignace.
St. Ignace, Michigan
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Cheboygan, MI
Pellston, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Yale. Straight-line distance: 442.04 mi (711.4 km).
#1 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yale
City in St.
| Population | 1,861 |
| Coordinates | 46.4666100, -90.0632300 |
| Altitude | 460 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yale (-90.06323, 46.46661)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 945 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 19m |
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 | $78.10 | $156.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $88.08 | $176.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $96.38 | $192.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $109.85 | $219.69 |
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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