How far is Grayling, MI from Clinton Township, MI?
The driving distance from Grayling, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Saginaw County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grayling and Clinton Township.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grayling and Clinton Township.
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Start on West Michigan Avenue
15 m · 6 sec · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto South James Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South James Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica
1392 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road
34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue
38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue
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Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive
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Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive
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Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grayling and Clinton Township.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grayling 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 Grayling to Clinton Township?
The road trip is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Kochville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.8 miles from Grayling and 99 miles from Clinton Township.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.32 one way or $52.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grayling and Mostly Sunny near Clinton Township.
Stop Ideas Near Kochville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Bay City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kochville.
Saginaw, MI
Bay City, MI
Flint station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grayling and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 169.11 mi (272.16 km).
#1 Grayling
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,845 |
| Coordinates | 44.6614000, -84.7147500 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $26.32 | $52.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.69 | $59.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.48 | $64.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.02 | $74.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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