How far is Nelson, MI from Clinton Township, MI?
The driving distance from Nelson, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nelson and Clinton Township.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nelson and Clinton Township.
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Start on Nelson Road
40 m · 11 sec · Nelson Road
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Turn left onto South Hemlock Road
5.6 mi · 13 min · South Hemlock Road
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Turn right onto East Saginaw Street
1324 ft · 17 sec · East Saginaw Street
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Continue on Gratiot Road
11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on Gratiot Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Turn right onto Stephens Street
2261 ft · 31 sec · Stephens Street
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Continue on Rust Street
141 m · 6 sec · Rust Street
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Continue on Rust Avenue Bridge
1.6 mi · 2 min · Rust Avenue Bridge
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Continue on South Warren Avenue
1599 ft · 24 sec · South Warren Avenue
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Turn right onto East Holland Avenue
2 mi · 2 min · East Holland Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
72 m · 14 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
1338 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
23.2 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica
1392 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road
34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue
38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue
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Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive
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Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive
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Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nelson and Clinton Township.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Nelson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton Township.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nelson to Clinton Township?
The road trip is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Flint is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.3 miles from Nelson and 50 miles from Clinton Township.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.29 one way or $28.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Nelson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton Township.
Stop Ideas Near Flint
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flint.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nelson and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 83.97 mi (135.14 km).
#1 Nelson
Township in Saginaw County, Michigan
| Population | 5,142 |
| Coordinates | 43.3341900, -84.2297100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.12 | $32.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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