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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Quick Snapshot
Road
267.82 mi
04h 35m
Flight
219.93 mi
353.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.93 mi
Kilometers
353.95 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.82 mi
Kilometers
431.01 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 AM EDT
Return by in Leland
Thu, Apr 23, 9:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leland
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leland
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
Sanford
MI

Human settlement in Midland County, Michigan, United States of America

From Leland
133.2 mi
02h 17m
To Clinton Township
134.7 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Leland Weather
MI
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Thursday
Using Bingham as the closest live forecast in the Leelanau County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on River Street

    24 m · 9 sec · River Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1686 ft · 45 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    85 m · 7 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Manitou Trail

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Manitou Trail

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Good Harbor Trail

    6.5 mi · 9 min · South Good Harbor Trail

  6. 6

    Continue on Kasson Street

    1866 ft · 39 sec · Kasson Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Cedar Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · South Cedar Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Traverse Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · East Traverse Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Tilton Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Tilton Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Run Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Cedar Run Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Strait Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Strait Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Long Lake Road

    677 ft · 13 sec · North Long Lake Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Long Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Long Lake Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Secor Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Secor Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North West Silver Lake Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · North West Silver Lake Road

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 633

    10.9 mi · 17 min · County Road 633

  17. 17

    Continue on North 13 Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · North 13 Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North M-37 Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · North M-37 Highway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West M-115 Highway

    64 m · 3 sec · West M-115 Highway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto West M-115 Highway

    108 m · 5 sec · West M-115 Highway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto West M-115 Highway

    55.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min · West M-115 Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Clare

    1782 ft · 51 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City

    46.1 mi · 46 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  37. 37

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  39. 39

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
39 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
84.5 mi · 32%
US 10 East
57.3 mi · 21%
West M-115 Highway
55.6 mi · 21%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 6%
County Road 633
10.9 mi · 4%
North M-37 Highway
6.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.9 mi
219.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanford
02h 17m from Leland
Leave By
7:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

41 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

45 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

77 mi away
109 Comstock Street
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

89 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leland and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 219.93 mi (353.95 km).

Leland

#1 Leland

Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America

Population2,041
Coordinates45.0230500, -85.7598100
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: River Street (-85.759887, 45.022908)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.45 gal
35.77 L · about $35.64
Round trip
$71.27
18.9 gal · 71.54 L
Estimated CO2
84 kg one way
Round trip: 168 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Leland and Clinton Township. The current time is 00:48:23.

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.