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

The driving distance from Porter, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.31 mi
02h 15m
Flight
101.19 mi
162.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.19 mi
Kilometers
162.85 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.31 mi
Kilometers
216.15 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Tue, May 5, 12:04 AM EDT
Return by in Porter
Tue, May 5, 2:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Porter
2026-05-04T21:48
Arrive Clinton Township
Tue, May 5, 12:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Porter
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
Beecher
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Porter
64.7 mi
01h 07m
To Clinton Township
69.7 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Porter Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Porter Road

  2. 2

    Continue on West Odd Road

    2589 ft · 1 min · West Odd Road

  3. 3

    Continue on 11 Mile Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · 11 Mile Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North McClelland Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North McClelland Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1194 ft · 46 sec · North 8th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Monroe Road

    5 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Saginaw Street

    2327 ft · 49 sec · East Saginaw Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Saginaw Street

    903 ft · 12 sec · North Saginaw Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    2970 ft · 38 sec · West Saginaw Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Gratiot Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Stephens Street

    2261 ft · 31 sec · Stephens Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Rust Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Rust Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Rust Avenue Bridge

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Rust Avenue Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on South Warren Avenue

    1599 ft · 24 sec · South Warren Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Holland Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Holland Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    72 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    1338 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  33. 33

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Porter 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
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
71.3 mi · 53%
Gratiot Road
16.7 mi · 12%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 12%
East Monroe Road
5 mi · 4%
North McClelland Road
3.79 mi · 3%
11 Mile Road
2.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
101.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beecher
01h 07m from Porter
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Porter and Sunny then Slight 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 Porter to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Beecher is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Porter and 69.7 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Beecher

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

9 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

31 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

32 mi away
73 Howard St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

40 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Porter and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 101.19 mi (162.85 km).

Porter

#1 Porter

Township in Midland County, Michigan

Population2,447
Coordinates43.5186400, -84.4663900
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: South Porter Road (-84.466359, 43.518695)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.94 L · about $17.87
Round trip
$35.75
9.48 gal · 35.88 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.87 $35.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.16 $40.32
Premium $4.65 $22.06 $44.12
Diesel $5.30 $25.14 $50.28

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Porter and Clinton Township. The current time is 21:48:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.