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

Fastest route

The distance between Muskegon, Michigan and Clinton Twp, Michigan is approximately 205 miles (330 kilometers). The fastest route, considering traffic conditions, is via I-96 E. Here are some tips and suggestions for your journey:

Directions

  • Head east on W Apple Ave toward First St, and pass by AutoZone Auto Parts on the left after 1.8 miles.
  • Turn right to merge onto US-31 S.
  • Follow US-31 S until you reach I-96 E.
  • Merge onto I-96 E/Seaway Dr and continue on this route.
  • Keep left to stay on I-96 E and follow the signs for Gd Rapids/Lansing.
  • Keep left at the fork to stay on I-96 E.
  • Continue on I-696 E and take exit 26 toward M-97/Groesbeck Hwy.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Merge with caution when entering US-31 S from W Apple Ave.
  • ⛽ Make sure to have enough fuel for the journey.
  • 🚦 Stay alert for any traffic updates or road closures along the way.
  • 📱 Consider using a navigation app or GPS device to help you stay on track.
  • 🥤 Stay hydrated and bring snacks for the trip.
  • 🛣️ Observe the speed limits and drive safely.
  • 🚧 Be prepared for potential construction or detours on the route.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.34 mi
03h 11m
Flight
174.26 mi
280.44 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.26 mi
Kilometers
280.44 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.34 mi
Kilometers
336.9 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Wed, Apr 29, 5:05 AM EDT
Return by in Muskegon
Wed, Apr 29, 8:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskegon
2026-04-29T01:53
Arrive Clinton Township
Wed, Apr 29, 5:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muskegon
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
104.5 mi
01h 35m
To Clinton Township
104.8 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph N
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Apple Avenue

    72 m · 14 sec · West Apple Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Apple Avenue

    68 m · 15 sec · West Apple Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Muskegon Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Muskegon Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    108 m · 22 sec · 9th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward Seaway Drive

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Seaway Drive

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    88.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    51.5 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

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

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

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

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Muskegon 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seaway Drive
94.5 mi · 45%
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%
Romeo Plank Road
1.18 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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
174.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton Village
01h 35m from Muskegon
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Muskegon and Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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 104.5 miles from Muskegon and 104.8 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.87 one way or $55.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Muskegon and Chance Rain Showers 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 and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 174.26 mi (280.44 km).

Muskegon

#1 Muskegon

City in Michigan, United States

Population36,462
Coordinates43.2341800, -86.2483900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: West Apple Avenue (-86.248373, 43.234255)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.96 L · about $27.87
Round trip
$55.74
14.78 gal · 55.92 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.87 $55.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.43 $62.86
Premium $4.65 $34.39 $68.79
Diesel $5.30 $39.20 $78.39

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Muskegon and Clinton Township. The current time is 01:53:57.

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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.