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

The driving distance from Kingsley, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 434.9 miles (699.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 315.2 miles (507.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
434.87 mi
06h 45m
Flight
315.2 mi
507.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
315.2 mi
Kilometers
507.27 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
434.87 mi
Kilometers
699.85 km
Drive Time
06h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Tue, May 26, 3:44 PM EDT
Return by in Kingsley
Tue, May 26, 10:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsley
2026-05-26T08:59
Arrive Clinton Township
Tue, May 26, 3:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:45 PM to 2:15 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
10:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsley
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
Otsego Lake
MI

Township in Otsego County, Michigan

From Kingsley
217.2 mi
03h 22m
To Clinton Township
217.6 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 426

    2.6 mi · 4 min · County Road 426

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 426 E Road

    1662 ft · 26 sec · County Road 426 E Road

  3. 3

    Continue on County 426 24th Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · County 426 24th Road

  4. 4

    Continue on County 426 L Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · County 426 L Road

  5. 5

    Continue on County 426 21st Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · County 426 21st Road

  6. 6

    Continue on County 420 21st Road

    3 mi · 4 min · County 420 21st Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Hill Road

    1 km · 2 min · South Hill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Blackwell Avenue

    1279 ft · 35 sec · Blackwell Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South Hill Road

    139 m · 22 sec · South Hill Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    133.2 mi · 2 hr 37 min

  11. 11

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

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  13. 13

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

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsley 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
172 mi · 40%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 22%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 4%
County 426 L Road
3.62 mi · 1%
County 426 24th Road
3.31 mi · 1%
County 420 21st Road
3.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

133 mi · 02h 37m

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 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+119.7 mi
315.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otsego Lake
03h 22m from Kingsley
Leave By
10:30 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kingsley 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 Kingsley to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 434.9 miles (699.9 km) and usually takes 06h 45m 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?

Otsego Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 217.2 miles from Kingsley and 217.6 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 315.2 miles (507.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.7 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 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 $57.88 one way or $115.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kingsley and Mostly Sunny near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Otsego Lake

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

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

BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

41 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

44 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

55 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Alanson, MI

59 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsley and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 315.2 mi (507.27 km).

Kingsley

#1 Kingsley

Village in Michigan, USA

Population1,618
Coordinates45.9257900, -87.2631900
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: County 426 E Road (-87.263219, 45.925748)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 700 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.35 gal
58.09 L · about $57.88
Round trip
$115.77
30.7 gal · 116.18 L
Estimated CO2
136.4 kg one way
Round trip: 272.8 kg / 601 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $57.88 $115.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $65.28 $130.57
Premium $4.65 $71.44 $142.88
Diesel $5.30 $81.42 $162.83

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingsley and Clinton Township. The current time is 08:59:00.

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.