How far is Muskegon Heights, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from Muskegon Heights, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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
205.36 mi
03h 08m
Flight
173.27 mi
278.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.27 mi
Kilometers
278.85 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.36 mi
Kilometers
330.5 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Sat, Apr 18, 12:35 AM EDT
Return by in Muskegon Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 3:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskegon Heights
2026-04-17T21:26
Arrive Clinton Township
Sat, Apr 18, 12:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muskegon Heights
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
Clinton Village
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Muskegon Heights
102.8 mi
01h 34m
To Clinton Township
102.6 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
68°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muskegon Heights and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Getty Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Getty Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    111 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Seaway Drive

    1 mi · 1 min · Seaway Drive

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    88.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    51.5 mi · 53 min

  8. 8

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

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

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

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seaway Drive
89.9 mi · 44%
I 69 East
54.1 mi · 26%
I 75 South
39.1 mi · 19%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 8%
Cass Avenue
1.61 mi · 1%
South Getty Street
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Seaway Drive

Continue straight

88.9 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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
173.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton Village
01h 34m from Muskegon Heights
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Muskegon Heights and Partly Sunny near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Muskegon Heights to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Clinton Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Muskegon Heights and 102.6 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Muskegon Heights and Partly Sunny near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton Village

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

9 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

37 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

47 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

62 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muskegon Heights and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 173.27 mi (278.85 km).

Muskegon Heights

#1 Muskegon Heights

City in Muskegon County in the U.

Population10,688
Coordinates43.2011300, -86.2389500
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broadway Avenue (-86.238952, 43.201002)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.25 gal
27.43 L · about $27.34
Round trip
$54.68
14.5 gal · 54.86 L
Estimated CO2
64.4 kg one way
Round trip: 128.9 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.34 $54.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.83 $61.67
Premium $4.65 $33.74 $67.48
Diesel $5.30 $38.45 $76.91

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Muskegon Heights and Clinton Township. The current time is 21:26:46.

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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.