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

The driving distance from Fruitport, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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
199.35 mi
03h 00m
Flight
168.09 mi
270.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.09 mi
Kilometers
270.52 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.35 mi
Kilometers
320.83 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Return by in Fruitport
Sun, Apr 19, 11:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fruitport
2026-04-19T04:59
Arrive Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fruitport
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
Haslett
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Fruitport
99.5 mi
01h 30m
To Clinton Township
99.8 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pontaluna Road

    33 m · 7 sec · East Pontaluna Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Airline Road

    1771 ft · 41 sec · Airline Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 96 East: Grand Rapids

    883 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    51.5 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fruitport 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
85.1 mi · 43%
I 69 East
54.1 mi · 27%
I 75 South
39.1 mi · 20%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 8%
Cass Avenue
1.61 mi · 1%
Romeo Plank Road
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight left

84.9 mi · 01h 31m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
168.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haslett
01h 30m from Fruitport
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Fruitport and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Haslett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.5 miles from Fruitport and 99.8 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.51 one way or $53.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Fruitport and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Haslett

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

8 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

34 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

39 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

55 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fruitport and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 168.09 mi (270.52 km).

Fruitport

#1 Fruitport

City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,165
Coordinates43.1319600, -86.1547800
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: East Pontaluna Road (-86.15478, 43.132048)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.03 gal
26.63 L · about $26.51
Round trip
$53.02
14.06 gal · 53.26 L
Estimated CO2
62.5 kg one way
Round trip: 125 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.51 $53.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.90 $59.80
Premium $4.65 $32.72 $65.44
Diesel $5.30 $37.29 $74.57

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fruitport and Clinton Township. The current time is 04:59:52.

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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.