How far is Reed City, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from Reed City, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (254 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.04 mi
03h 04m
Flight
157.85 mi
254.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.85 mi
Kilometers
254.04 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.04 mi
Kilometers
312.27 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 16, 9:21 AM EDT
Return by in Reed City
Thu, Apr 16, 12:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reed City
2026-04-16T06:16
Arrive Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 16, 9:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reed City
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Zilwaukee
MI

City in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Reed City
96.9 mi
01h 32m
To Clinton Township
97.2 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reed City and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on North Chestnut Street

    1992 ft · 56 sec · North Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Church Avenue

    1733 ft · 29 sec · East Church Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East Church Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Church Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    41.4 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City

    46.1 mi · 46 min

  6. 6

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

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reed City and Clinton Township.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
84.5 mi · 44%
US 10 EAST
46.1 mi · 24%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 8%
Cass Avenue
1.61 mi · 1%
Romeo Plank Road
1.18 mi · 1%
Moravian Drive
1.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 10 EAST

Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City

46.1 mi · 00h 46m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
157.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zilwaukee
01h 32m from Reed City
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Reed City 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 Reed City to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Zilwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Reed City and 97.2 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 157.8 miles (254 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.83 one way or $51.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Reed City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Zilwaukee

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Zilwaukee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 8 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zilwaukee.

BUS

Saginaw, MI

5 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

14 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

56 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

57 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reed City and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 157.85 mi (254.04 km).

Reed City

#1 Reed City

City in Northern Michigan, USA

Population2,391
Coordinates43.8750200, -85.5100500
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Chestnut Street (-85.509954, 43.875018)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.85 gal
25.92 L · about $25.83
Round trip
$51.66
13.7 gal · 51.84 L
Estimated CO2
60.9 kg one way
Round trip: 121.8 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.83 $51.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.13 $58.27
Premium $4.65 $31.88 $63.76
Diesel $5.30 $36.33 $72.66

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Reed City and Clinton Township. The current time is 06:16:49.

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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.