How far is Saint Charles, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
99.46 mi
01h 47m
Flight
78.85 mi
126.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.85 mi
Kilometers
126.9 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.46 mi
Kilometers
160.06 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Tue, May 12, 8:03 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Tue, May 12, 9:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive Clinton Township
Tue, May 12, 8:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Charles
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
Grand Blanc
MI

City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States

From Saint Charles
51 mi
00h 53m
To Clinton Township
48.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph S
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on South Saginaw Street

    2 m · 8 sec · South Saginaw Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Belle Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Belle Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Graham Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Graham Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Oakley Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Oakley Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Brady Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Brady Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Brady Street

    2168 ft · 41 sec · Brady Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto West Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Broad Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Peet Road

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Peet Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Vienna Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vienna Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Vienna Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · West Vienna Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    2580 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles 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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
52.8 mi · 53%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 16%
Peet Road
9.08 mi · 9%
West Vienna Road
5.73 mi · 6%
South Graham Road
3.47 mi · 3%
Oakley Road
3.11 mi · 3%
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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
78.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Blanc
00h 53m from Saint Charles
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely leaving Saint Charles and Patchy Frost 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 Saint Charles to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Grand Blanc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Saint Charles and 48.5 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely around Saint Charles and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Blanc

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

10 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

29 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

30 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

43 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 78.85 mi (126.9 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

Village in Michigan, United States

Population1,886
Coordinates43.2969700, -84.1405300
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: South Saginaw Street (-84.14056, 43.296974)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.28 L · about $13.24
Round trip
$26.47
7.02 gal · 26.56 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.24 $26.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.93 $29.86
Premium $4.65 $16.34 $32.67
Diesel $5.30 $18.62 $37.23

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Clinton Township. The current time is 18:15:41.

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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.