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

The driving distance from Freedom, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 286.1 miles (460.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.7 miles (376.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
286.07 mi
04h 13m
Flight
233.7 mi
376.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.7 mi
Kilometers
376.1 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.07 mi
Kilometers
460.38 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM EDT
Return by in Freedom
Thu, Apr 23, 10:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freedom
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freedom
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
Sterling
MI

Human settlement in Arenac County, Michigan, United States of America

From Freedom
142.9 mi
02h 06m
To Clinton Township
143.2 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West US-23 Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · West US-23 Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on South Huron Avenue

    3035 ft · 1 min · South Huron Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Nicolet Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Nicolet Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Mackinaw Highway

    114 m · 9 sec · North Mackinaw Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Saginaw

    887 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    87.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  7. 7

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

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 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 Freedom 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
172 mi · 60%
I 75 South
87.6 mi · 31%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 6%
West US-23 Highway
4.52 mi · 2%
Cass Avenue
1.61 mi · 1%
Romeo Plank Road
1.18 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
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.4 mi
233.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sterling
02h 06m from Freedom
Leave By
8:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Freedom and Mostly Sunny near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 286.1 miles (460.4 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.9 miles from Freedom and 143.2 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 233.7 miles (376.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.05 one way or $76.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sterling

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

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

BUS

Tawas City, MI

46 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

49 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

67 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

113 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freedom and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 233.7 mi (376.1 km).

Freedom

#1 Freedom

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

Population1,477
Coordinates45.7361200, -84.6411600
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: US 23 (-84.641509, 45.735729)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 460 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.09 gal
38.21 L · about $38.05
Round trip
$76.10
20.18 gal · 76.42 L
Estimated CO2
89.7 kg one way
Round trip: 179.3 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.05 $76.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.91 $85.83
Premium $4.65 $46.96 $93.92
Diesel $5.30 $53.52 $107.03

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

There is no time difference between Freedom and Clinton Township. The current time is 01:58:20.

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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.