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

The driving distance from Prudenville, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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
177.59 mi
02h 46m
Flight
146.73 mi
236.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.73 mi
Kilometers
236.14 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.59 mi
Kilometers
285.81 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Sun, May 24, 11:54 PM EDT
Return by in Prudenville
Mon, May 25, 2:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prudenville
2026-05-24T21:08
Arrive Clinton Township
Sun, May 24, 11:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prudenville
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
Buena Vista
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States

From Prudenville
88.7 mi
01h 23m
To Clinton Township
88.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    813 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Midland

    707 ft · 32 sec · Midland

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Houghton Lake Drive

    3065 ft · 52 sec · West Houghton Lake Drive

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto West Branch Road

    108.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min · West Branch Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Prudenville 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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Branch Road
156 mi · 88%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 9%
Cass Avenue
1.61 mi · 1%
Romeo Plank Road
1.18 mi · 1%
Moravian Drive
1.17 mi · 1%
West Houghton Lake Drive
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

West Branch Road

Turn straight onto West Branch Road

108 mi · 01h 54m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
146.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
01h 23m from Prudenville
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Prudenville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance 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 Prudenville to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Prudenville and 88.9 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.64 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Prudenville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

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

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

3 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

20 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

49 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

52 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prudenville and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 146.73 mi (236.14 km).

Prudenville

#1 Prudenville

Census designated place

Population1,682
Coordinates44.2983500, -84.6519700
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-84.651949, 44.298381)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.72 L · about $23.64
Round trip
$47.29
12.54 gal · 47.44 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.64 $47.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.67 $53.33
Premium $4.65 $29.18 $58.36
Diesel $5.30 $33.26 $66.51

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Prudenville and Clinton Township. The current time is 21:08:18.

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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.