How far is Leland, MI from Clinton Township, MI?
The driving distance from Leland, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 267.8 miles (431 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.9 miles (353.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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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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 04h 35m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Midland County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leland and Clinton Township.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leland and Clinton Township.
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Start on River Street
24 m · 9 sec · River Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1686 ft · 45 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
85 m · 7 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on North Manitou Trail
5.8 mi · 8 min · North Manitou Trail
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Turn left onto South Good Harbor Trail
6.5 mi · 9 min · South Good Harbor Trail
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Continue on Kasson Street
1866 ft · 39 sec · Kasson Street
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Continue on South Cedar Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · South Cedar Road
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Turn left onto East Traverse Highway
1 mi · 1 min · East Traverse Highway
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Turn right onto Tilton Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Tilton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Run Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cedar Run Road
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Turn right onto Strait Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Strait Road
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Turn left onto North Long Lake Road
677 ft · 13 sec · North Long Lake Road
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Continue on East Long Lake Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Long Lake Road
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Turn left onto Secor Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Secor Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North West Silver Lake Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · North West Silver Lake Road
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Continue on County Road 633
10.9 mi · 17 min · County Road 633
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Continue on North 13 Road
1.1 km · 1 min · North 13 Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North M-37 Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · North M-37 Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West M-115 Highway
64 m · 3 sec · West M-115 Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto West M-115 Highway
108 m · 5 sec · West M-115 Highway
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Merge slight left onto West M-115 Highway
55.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min · West M-115 Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Clare
1782 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
46.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
2040 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
36.3 mi · 39 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 Leland 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.
West M-115 Highway
Merge slight left onto West M-115 Highway
55.4 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Leland 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 Leland to Clinton Township?
The road trip is about 267.8 miles (431 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.2 miles from Leland and 134.7 miles from Clinton Township.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.9 miles (353.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.64 one way or $71.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leland and Mostly Sunny near Clinton Township.
Stop Ideas Near Sanford
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 Sanford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leland and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 219.93 mi (353.95 km).
#1 Leland
Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 2,041 |
| Coordinates | 45.0230500, -85.7598100 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $35.64 | $71.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.19 | $80.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.98 | $87.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.12 | $100.25 |
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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