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

The driving distance from Manton, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 214.2 miles (344.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177 miles (284.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
214.21 mi
03h 24m
Flight
176.95 mi
284.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.95 mi
Kilometers
284.77 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.21 mi
Kilometers
344.74 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Return by in Manton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manton
2026-04-22T22:34
Arrive Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manton
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
Auburn
MI

City in Michigan, USA

From Manton
107 mi
01h 42m
To Clinton Township
107.2 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    54 m · 6 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Michigan Avenue

    2614 ft · 59 sec · South Michigan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    1994 ft · 34 sec · East 7th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East M-42 Highway

    1696 ft · 33 sec · East M-42 Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 115, M 55 West: Frankfort, Clare

    2357 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East M-115 Highway

    34.9 mi · 48 min · East M-115 Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Clare

    1782 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

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

    46.1 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

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

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 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 Manton 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
84.5 mi · 39%
US 10 East
57.3 mi · 27%
East M-115 Highway
34.9 mi · 16%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 8%
East M-42 Highway
15.6 mi · 7%
Cass Avenue
1.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 10 EAST

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

46.1 mi · 00h 46m

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
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
177 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
01h 42m from Manton
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Manton 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 Manton to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 214.2 miles (344.7 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107 miles from Manton and 107.2 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 177 miles (284.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.51 one way or $57.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manton and Sunny near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Auburn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 5.3 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.

BUS

Bay City, MI

15 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

22 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

68 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Flint station

74 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manton and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 176.95 mi (284.77 km).

Manton

#1 Manton

Town in Michigan

Population1,591
Coordinates44.4108400, -85.3989400
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-85.39894, 44.410828)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.56 gal
28.61 L · about $28.51
Round trip
$57.02
15.12 gal · 57.22 L
Estimated CO2
67.2 kg one way
Round trip: 134.4 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.51 $57.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.15 $64.31
Premium $4.65 $35.18 $70.37
Diesel $5.30 $40.10 $80.20

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 Manton and Clinton Township. The current time is 22:34:07.

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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.