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

The driving distance from Roscommon, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
185.08 mi
02h 50m
Flight
156.37 mi
251.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.37 mi
Kilometers
251.65 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.08 mi
Kilometers
297.85 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Wed, Jun 3, 8:24 AM EDT
Return by in Roscommon
Wed, Jun 3, 11:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roscommon
2026-06-03T05:33
Arrive Clinton Township
Wed, Jun 3, 8:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roscommon
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 Roscommon
92.5 mi
01h 25m
To Clinton Township
92.6 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 5th Street

    46 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lake Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lake Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Roscommon Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Roscommon Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South

    113.5 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  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 Roscommon 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
161 mi · 87%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 9%
Roscommon Road
1.8 mi · 1%
Cass Avenue
1.61 mi · 1%
Lake Street
1.36 mi · 1%
Romeo Plank Road
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Take the ramp left toward I 75 South

114 mi · 01h 57m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
156.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
01h 25m from Roscommon
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roscommon and Sunny near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roscommon to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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 92.5 miles from Roscommon and 92.6 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.62 one way or $49.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roscommon and Sunny 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
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Buena Vista and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 11.7 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 11.3 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 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 Roscommon and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 156.37 mi (251.65 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Roscommon

Village in the United States

Population1,044
Coordinates44.4983500, -84.5919700
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: South 5th Street (-84.592058, 44.498276)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.72 L · about $24.62
Round trip
$49.25
13.06 gal · 49.44 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.62 $49.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.77 $55.54
Premium $4.65 $30.39 $60.78
Diesel $5.30 $34.64 $69.27

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Roscommon and Clinton Township. The current time is 05:33:58.

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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.