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

The driving distance from Gladstone, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 418.8 miles (674 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.5 miles (488.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
418.8 mi
06h 23m
Flight
303.51 mi
488.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.51 mi
Kilometers
488.45 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
418.8 mi
Kilometers
674 km
Drive Time
06h 23m

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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 06h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Thu, May 14, 7:05 AM EDT
Return by in Gladstone
Thu, May 14, 1:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gladstone
2026-05-14T00:42
Arrive Clinton Township
Thu, May 14, 7:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:24 PM to 1:54 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gladstone
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Frederic
MI

Township in Crawford County, Michigan

From Gladstone
209.2 mi
03h 11m
To Clinton Township
209.7 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue North

    93 m · 13 sec · 4th Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right

    131.8 mi · 2 hr 35 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  5. 5

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

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
172 mi · 41%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 23%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 4%
Cass Avenue
1.61 mi
Romeo Plank Road
1.18 mi
Moravian Drive
1.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

132 mi · 02h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+115.3 mi
303.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frederic
03h 11m from Gladstone
Leave By
11:12 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gladstone and Partly Sunny near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 418.8 miles (674 km) and usually takes 06h 23m 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?

Frederic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.2 miles from Gladstone and 209.7 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 303.5 miles (488.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 115.3 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 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 $55.74 one way or $111.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Frederic

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

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

BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

52 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

57 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

65 mi away
119 E. Main St.
BUS

Manton, Michigan

65 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gladstone and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 303.51 mi (488.45 km).

Gladstone

#1 Gladstone

City in Michigan, USA

Population4,659
Coordinates45.8527400, -87.0218000
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Avenue North (-87.0218, 45.85269)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 674 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.78 gal
55.94 L · about $55.74
Round trip
$111.47
29.56 gal · 111.88 L
Estimated CO2
131.3 kg one way
Round trip: 262.7 kg / 579 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $55.74 $111.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $62.86 $125.72
Premium $4.65 $68.79 $137.57
Diesel $5.30 $78.39 $156.79

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Gladstone and Clinton Township. The current time is 00:42:07.

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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.