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

The driving distance from Elmira, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 234.8 miles (377.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
234.8 mi
03h 33m
Flight
196.5 mi
316.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.5 mi
Kilometers
316.23 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.8 mi
Kilometers
377.88 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Thu, May 7, 1:48 PM EDT
Return by in Elmira
Thu, May 7, 5:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmira
2026-05-07T10:14
Arrive Clinton Township
Thu, May 7, 1:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elmira
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
Beaver
MI

Township in Newaygo County, Michigan

From Elmira
117.3 mi
01h 46m
To Clinton Township
117.5 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
29°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Thu, May 7 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10.3 mi · 14 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit right toward I 75 South

    2170 ft · 53 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
172 mi · 73%
I 75 South
31.9 mi · 14%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 7%
Cass Avenue
1.61 mi · 1%
Romeo Plank Road
1.18 mi · 1%
Moravian Drive
1.17 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

124 mi · 02h 07m

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
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
196.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beaver
01h 46m from Elmira
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost leaving Elmira and Partly Cloudy near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.8 miles (377.9 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Beaver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.3 miles from Elmira and 117.5 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.22 one way or $62.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Elmira and Partly Cloudy near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Beaver

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Beaver and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 12.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beaver.

BUS

Bay City, MI

19 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

33 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Tawas City, MI

74 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

80 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmira and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 196.5 mi (316.23 km).

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#1 Elmira

Township in Otsego County, Michigan

Population1,727
Coordinates45.0644500, -84.8561500
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: M 32 (-84.856195, 45.064427)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.28 gal
31.36 L · about $31.22
Round trip
$62.45
16.56 gal · 62.72 L
Estimated CO2
73.6 kg one way
Round trip: 147.2 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.22 $62.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.21 $70.43
Premium $4.65 $38.54 $77.07
Diesel $5.30 $43.92 $87.83

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmira and Clinton Township. The current time is 10:14:52.

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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.