How far is Howard City, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from Howard City, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
192.69 mi
03h 06m
Flight
140.36 mi
225.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.36 mi
Kilometers
225.88 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.69 mi
Kilometers
310.11 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Wed, Apr 15, 11:02 PM EDT
Return by in Howard City
Thu, Apr 16, 2:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Howard City
2026-04-15T19:56
Arrive Clinton Township
Wed, Apr 15, 11:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Howard City
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
Buena Vista
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States

From Howard City
86.9 mi
01h 33m
To Clinton Township
105.8 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Howard City and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on Emory Street

    36 m · 4 sec · Emory Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Shaw Street

    151 m · 18 sec · East Shaw Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Ensley Street

    1879 ft · 46 sec · South Ensley Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Federal Road

    783 ft · 19 sec · Federal Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto North Ensley Road

    922 ft · 18 sec · North Ensley Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Federal Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Federal Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Howard City Edmore Road

    20.9 mi · 29 min · Howard City Edmore Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Howard City-Edmore Road

    960 ft · 20 sec · Howard City-Edmore Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Howard City Edmore Road Northeast

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Howard City Edmore Road Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest Monroe Road

    2394 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Monroe Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Monroe Road

    11 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Washington Avenue

    3042 ft · 1 min · West Washington Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East Washington Street

    3137 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Monroe Road

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Monroe Road

    5 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Saginaw Street

    2327 ft · 49 sec · East Saginaw Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Saginaw Street

    903 ft · 12 sec · North Saginaw Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    2970 ft · 38 sec · West Saginaw Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Gratiot Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Stephens Street

    2261 ft · 31 sec · Stephens Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Rust Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Rust Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Rust Avenue Bridge

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Rust Avenue Bridge

  29. 29

    Continue on South Warren Avenue

    1599 ft · 24 sec · South Warren Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Holland Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Holland Avenue

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    72 m · 14 sec

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    1338 ft · 46 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  41. 41

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  42. 42

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  44. 44

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
46 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
71.3 mi · 37%
Howard City Edmore Road
20.9 mi · 11%
Gratiot Road
16.7 mi · 9%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 8%
West Monroe Road
11 mi · 6%
East Monroe Road
10.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

36.8 mi · 00h 39m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.3 mi
140.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
01h 33m from Howard City
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Howard City 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 Howard City to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Howard City and 105.8 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.64 one way or $51.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Howard City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

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

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

3 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

20 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

49 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

52 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Howard City and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 140.36 mi (225.88 km).

Howard City

#1 Howard City

City in Howard County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population1,819
Coordinates43.3955800, -85.4678200
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Emory Street (-85.467865, 43.395533)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.74 L · about $25.64
Round trip
$51.29
13.6 gal · 51.48 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.64 $51.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.92 $57.84
Premium $4.65 $31.65 $63.29
Diesel $5.30 $36.07 $72.13

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Howard City and Clinton Township. The current time is 19:56:16.

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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.