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

The driving distance from Sandstone, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 101 miles (162.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
101.07 mi
01h 42m
Flight
84.72 mi
136.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.72 mi
Kilometers
136.34 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.07 mi
Kilometers
162.65 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Mon, May 4, 7:37 PM EDT
Return by in Sandstone
Mon, May 4, 9:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandstone
2026-05-04T17:54
Arrive Clinton Township
Mon, May 4, 7:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandstone
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
Salem
MI

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

From Sandstone
50.5 mi
00h 51m
To Clinton Township
50.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 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 Sandstone and Clinton Township.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Sandstone Road

    83 m · 9 sec · South Sandstone Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Michigan Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Michigan Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I-75 North to I-696 East

    2136 ft · 52 sec · I-75 North to I-696 East

  19. 19

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

    2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

    756 ft · 17 sec · 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 Sandstone 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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
35.2 mi · 35%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 26%
Groesbeck Highway
7.42 mi · 7%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.78 mi · 7%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 5%
M 14
4.69 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
84.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
00h 51m from Sandstone
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sandstone 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 Sandstone to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 101 miles (162.6 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Sandstone and 50.6 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Salem

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

19 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

30 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

33 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

35 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandstone and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 84.72 mi (136.34 km).

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#1 Sandstone

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

Population3,948
Coordinates42.2519800, -84.5177400
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: South Sandstone Road (-84.517682, 42.25198)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.5 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
7.14 gal · 27 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.18 $30.37
Premium $4.65 $16.61 $33.23
Diesel $5.30 $18.94 $37.87

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandstone and Clinton Township. The current time is 17:54:57.

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.