How far is Grand Blanc, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from Grand Blanc, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 52.8 miles (85 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.82 mi
00h 59m
Flight
43.02 mi
69.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.02 mi
Kilometers
69.24 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.82 mi
Kilometers
85 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 16, 5:21 AM EDT
Return by in Grand Blanc
Thu, Apr 16, 6:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Blanc
2026-04-16T04:22
Arrive Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 16, 5:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Blanc
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
Lake Angelus
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan

From Grand Blanc
26.4 mi
00h 29m
To Clinton Township
26.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Blanc and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on South Saginaw Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Saginaw Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Saginaw Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South Saginaw Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1407 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto I-75 South

    27.7 mi · 30 min · I-75 South

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
27.7 mi · 52%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 31%
South Saginaw Road
3.7 mi · 7%
Cass Avenue
1.61 mi · 3%
Romeo Plank Road
1.18 mi · 2%
Moravian Drive
1.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight right onto I-75 South

27.7 mi · 00h 30m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
43 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Angelus
00h 29m from Grand Blanc
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Blanc and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Blanc to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 52.8 miles (85 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Lake Angelus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Grand Blanc and 26.4 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Grand Blanc and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Angelus

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 Lake Angelus and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.9 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
City of Pontiac
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

City of Pontiac

Pontiac , MI
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Rating 3.3/5 32 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,Department of finance,Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Angelus.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

7 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

20 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

20 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

27 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Blanc and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 43.02 mi (69.24 km).

Grand Blanc

#1 Grand Blanc

City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States

Population7,828
Coordinates42.9275300, -83.6299500
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: South Saginaw Road (-83.629974, 42.927515)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.06 L · about $7.05
Round trip
$14.10
3.74 gal · 14.12 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.05 $14.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.95 $15.91
Premium $4.65 $8.70 $17.41
Diesel $5.30 $9.92 $19.84

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Blanc and Clinton Township. The current time is 04:22:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.