How far is Pine River, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from Pine River, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.51 mi
02h 13m
Flight
108.08 mi
173.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.08 mi
Kilometers
173.94 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.51 mi
Kilometers
222.91 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Sun, May 3, 4:02 AM EDT
Return by in Pine River
Sun, May 3, 6:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine River
2026-05-03T01:49
Arrive Clinton Township
Sun, May 3, 4:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine River
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
Mount Morris
MI

Village in Illinois

From Pine River
69.8 mi
01h 06m
To Clinton Township
68.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine River and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on Arenac State Road

    52 m · 5 sec · Arenac State Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pine River Road

    2.9 mi · 11 min · Pine River Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Cedar Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West M-61

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West M-61

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Saginaw

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Saginaw

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine River 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saginaw
112 mi · 81%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 12%
Pine River Road
2.88 mi · 2%
West M-61
2.37 mi · 2%
Cass Avenue
1.61 mi · 1%
East Cedar Street
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saginaw

Merge slight left onto Saginaw

64.5 mi · 01h 07m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
108.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Morris
01h 06m from Pine River
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Pine River 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 Pine River to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Mount Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Pine River and 68.7 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.44 one way or $36.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Pine River and Mostly Sunny near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Morris

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

12 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

33 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

33 mi away
73 Howard St.
BUS

Saginaw, MI

40 mi away
511 Johnson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine River and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 108.08 mi (173.94 km).

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#1 Pine River

Township in Arenac County, Michigan

Population2,197
Coordinates43.9833500, -83.8886000
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Arenac State Road (-83.888778, 43.98341)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.5 L · about $18.44
Round trip
$36.88
9.78 gal · 37 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.44 $36.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.80 $41.59
Premium $4.65 $22.76 $45.52
Diesel $5.30 $25.94 $51.87

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine River and Clinton Township. The current time is 01:49:23.

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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.