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

The driving distance from Frankenmuth, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66 miles (106.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.22 mi
01h 29m
Flight
66.02 mi
106.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.02 mi
Kilometers
106.25 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.22 mi
Kilometers
138.75 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Tue, May 12, 9:00 PM EDT
Return by in Frankenmuth
Tue, May 12, 10:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frankenmuth
2026-05-12T19:31
Arrive Clinton Township
Tue, May 12, 9:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frankenmuth
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Holly
MI

Village in north Oakland County in the U.

From Frankenmuth
43.1 mi
00h 44m
To Clinton Township
43.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
33°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Tuscola Street

    20 m · 6 sec · East Tuscola Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Gera Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Gera Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Birch Run Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Birch Run Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    134 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South, US 23

    880 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frankenmuth 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
57.9 mi · 67%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 19%
Gera Road
4.2 mi · 5%
Birch Run Road
1.98 mi · 2%
Cass Avenue
1.61 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

36.8 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
66 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly
00h 44m from Frankenmuth
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost leaving Frankenmuth and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Holly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Frankenmuth and 43.1 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 66 miles (106.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Frankenmuth and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Holly

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

25 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

32 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

33 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Lapeer station

39 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frankenmuth and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 66.02 mi (106.25 km).

Frankenmuth

#1 Frankenmuth

City in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States

Population1,882
Coordinates43.3316900, -83.7380200
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: East Tuscola Street (-83.738006, 43.331665)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.52 L · about $11.46
Round trip
$22.93
6.08 gal · 23.04 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.46 $22.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.93 $25.86
Premium $4.65 $14.15 $28.30
Diesel $5.30 $16.12 $32.25

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Frankenmuth and Clinton Township. The current time is 19:31:10.

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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.