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

The driving distance from Mecosta, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
172.21 mi
02h 58m
Flight
136.5 mi
219.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.5 mi
Kilometers
219.68 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.21 mi
Kilometers
277.15 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 26, 7:02 AM EDT
Return by in Mecosta
Sun, Apr 26, 10:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mecosta
2026-04-26T04:03
Arrive Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 26, 7:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mecosta
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Buena Vista
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States

From Mecosta
85.7 mi
01h 29m
To Clinton Township
86.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Webber Street

    21 m · 5 sec · North Webber Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    96 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto North Cass Street

    1573 ft · 28 sec · North Cass Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 70th Avenue

    4.7 mi · 6 min · 70th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West Wheatland Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · West Wheatland Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Remus Road

    14 mi · 19 min · West Remus Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Broomfield Road

    2670 ft · 41 sec · East Broomfield Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Broomfield Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broomfield Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Mission Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mission Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Business US-127

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Business US-127

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Business US-127

    12.7 mi · 13 min · Business US-127

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward BUS US 127, M 46 WEST: Alma, Edmore

    1827 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Monroe Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Monroe Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Washington Avenue

    3042 ft · 1 min · West Washington Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on East Washington Street

    3137 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Monroe Road

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Monroe Road

    5 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road

  22. 22

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East Saginaw Street

    2327 ft · 49 sec · East Saginaw Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Saginaw Street

    903 ft · 12 sec · North Saginaw Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    2970 ft · 38 sec · West Saginaw Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Gratiot Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Stephens Street

    2261 ft · 31 sec · Stephens Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Rust Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Rust Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Rust Avenue Bridge

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Rust Avenue Bridge

  32. 32

    Continue on South Warren Avenue

    1599 ft · 24 sec · South Warren Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Holland Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Holland Avenue

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    72 m · 14 sec

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    1338 ft · 46 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  38. 38

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  42. 42

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  43. 43

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  44. 44

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  45. 45

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  47. 47

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mecosta and Clinton Township.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
49 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
71.3 mi · 41%
Gratiot Road
16.7 mi · 10%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 9%
Business US-127
14 mi · 8%
West Remus Road
14 mi · 8%
East Monroe Road
10.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

36.8 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
136.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
01h 29m from Mecosta
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mecosta 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 Mecosta to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Mecosta and 86.5 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.93 one way or $45.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

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

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

3 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

20 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

49 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

52 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mecosta and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 136.5 mi (219.68 km).

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#1 Mecosta

Township in Mecosta County, Michigan

Population459
Coordinates43.6203100, -85.2264200
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Webber Street (-85.22638, 43.620295)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23 L · about $22.93
Round trip
$45.86
12.16 gal · 46 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.93 $45.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.86 $51.72
Premium $4.65 $28.30 $56.59
Diesel $5.30 $32.25 $64.50

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Mecosta and Clinton Township. The current time is 04:03:50.

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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.