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

The driving distance from Hudson, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.58 mi
02h 08m
Flight
89.11 mi
143.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.11 mi
Kilometers
143.41 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.58 mi
Kilometers
195.67 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Mon, May 4, 11:56 PM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Tue, May 5, 2:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-05-04T21:48
Arrive Clinton Township
Mon, May 4, 11:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
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
Foster
MI

Township in Ogemaw County, Michigan

From Hudson
60.7 mi
01h 04m
To Clinton Township
60.9 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Market Street

    14 m · 4 sec · North Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2202 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Meridian Road

    12.9 mi · 19 min · South Meridian Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    60 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    16.7 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    1871 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    28.7 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I-75 North to I-696 East

    2136 ft · 52 sec · I-75 North to I-696 East

  21. 21

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

    2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Meridian Road
29.7 mi · 24%
I 94 East
29 mi · 24%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 22%
Groesbeck Highway
7.42 mi · 6%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.78 mi · 6%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

28.7 mi · 00h 31m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
89.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foster
01h 04m from Hudson
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hudson and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Foster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Hudson and 60.9 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hudson and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Foster

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

4 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

44 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

48 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Jackson station

51 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 89.11 mi (143.41 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in Michigan

Population2,195
Coordinates41.8550500, -84.3538400
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Market Street (-84.353813, 41.855051)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.24 L · about $16.18
Round trip
$32.36
8.58 gal · 32.48 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.18 $32.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.25 $36.49
Premium $4.65 $19.97 $39.93
Diesel $5.30 $22.75 $45.51

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Clinton Township. The current time is 21:48:23.

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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.