How far is Laurium, MI from Clinton Township, MI?
The driving distance from Laurium, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 559.5 miles (900.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 419.6 miles (675.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurium and Clinton Township.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurium and Clinton Township.
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Start on 3rd Street
26 m · 7 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Hecla Street
1407 ft · 40 sec · Hecla Street
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Turn sharp right onto Lake Linden Avenue
1470 ft · 35 sec · Lake Linden Avenue
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Turn left onto Rockland Street
979 ft · 48 sec · Rockland Street
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Turn left onto County Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Continue on US-41
8.4 mi · 12 min · US-41
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Continue on North Lincoln Drive
2100 ft · 51 sec · North Lincoln Drive
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Turn left onto Scott Street
1798 ft · 1 min · Scott Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hancock Street
3211 ft · 2 min · Hancock Street
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Merge slight left onto Front Street
936 ft · 27 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Houghton-Hancock Lift Bridge
1836 ft · 1 min · Houghton-Hancock Lift Bridge
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Turn left onto US 41 South
84 m · 9 sec · US 41 South
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Continue on West Montezuma Avenue
1 km · 2 min · West Montezuma Avenue
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Merge slight left onto College Avenue
2195 ft · 1 min · College Avenue
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Continue on Townsend Drive
84 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Townsend Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary
1.4 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palms Avenue
29 m · 6 sec · Palms Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Palms Avenue
10.2 mi · 14 min · Palms Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US-41/M-28
35 m · 7 sec · US-41/M-28
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Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28
2883 ft · 45 sec · US-41/M-28
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US-41/M-28
31 m · 6 sec · US-41/M-28
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Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28
1.6 mi · 2 min · US-41/M-28
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Continue on Marquette Bypass
1 mi · 1 min · Marquette Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marquette Bypass
33 m · 6 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass
882 ft · 15 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marquette Bypass
33 m · 1 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass
2760 ft · 52 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
125 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Front Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Front Street
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Continue on US-41/M-28
1.6 mi · 3 min · US-41/M-28
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Turn left onto M-28
35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on West Munising Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Munising Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street
838 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Turn sharp right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 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 Laurium and Clinton Township.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Laurium and Sunny near Clinton Township.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurium to Clinton Township?
The road trip is about 559.5 miles (900.4 km) and usually takes 09h 06m 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?
Mackinaw City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 279.4 miles from Laurium and 280.1 miles from Clinton Township.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 419.6 miles (675.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 139.9 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 $74.44 one way or $148.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 175.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurium and Sunny near Clinton Township.
Stop Ideas Near Mackinaw City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mackinaw City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurium and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 419.64 mi (675.34 km).
#1 Laurium
Village in Michigan, USA
| Population | 1,872 |
| Coordinates | 47.2374300, -88.4431700 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| 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: 900 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 58m |
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 | $74.44 | $148.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $83.95 | $167.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $91.87 | $183.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $104.70 | $209.40 |
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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