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

The driving distance from Montague, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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
223.76 mi
03h 26m
Flight
182.88 mi
294.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.88 mi
Kilometers
294.31 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.76 mi
Kilometers
360.1 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 11:59 AM EDT
Return by in Montague
Sun, Apr 19, 3:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montague
2026-04-19T08:33
Arrive Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 11:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montague
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
Wacousta
MI

Township in Clinton County, Michigan

From Montague
111.8 mi
01h 43m
To Clinton Township
112 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Channel Trail

    52 m · 8 sec · Old Channel Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dowling Street

    1768 ft · 52 sec · Dowling Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Thompson Street

    1589 ft · 41 sec · Thompson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Colby Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Colby Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Grand Rapids, Lansing

    1424 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    88.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    51.5 mi · 53 min

  11. 11

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

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montague 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96
88.9 mi · 40%
I 69 East
54.1 mi · 24%
I 75 South
39.1 mi · 17%
West Colby Street
20.2 mi · 9%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 7%
Cass Avenue
1.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96

Merge slight left

88.7 mi · 01h 35m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
182.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacousta
01h 43m from Montague
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montague and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montague to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Wacousta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.8 miles from Montague and 112 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.79 one way or $59.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montague and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Wacousta

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

21 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

59 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

65 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montague and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 182.88 mi (294.31 km).

Montague

#1 Montague

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

Population1,638
Coordinates43.4166800, -86.3570100
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Channel Trail (-86.356918, 43.416621)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.9 gal
29.89 L · about $29.79
Round trip
$59.58
15.8 gal · 59.78 L
Estimated CO2
70.2 kg one way
Round trip: 140.4 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.79 $59.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.60 $67.20
Premium $4.65 $36.77 $73.53
Diesel $5.30 $41.90 $83.80

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Montague and Clinton Township. The current time is 08:33:20.

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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.