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

The driving distance from Sidney, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
164.6 mi
02h 40m
Flight
120.99 mi
194.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.99 mi
Kilometers
194.71 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.6 mi
Kilometers
264.9 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Wed, Apr 15, 8:57 PM EDT
Return by in Sidney
Wed, Apr 15, 11:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sidney
2026-04-15T18:17
Arrive Clinton Township
Wed, Apr 15, 8:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sidney
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
Clio
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Sidney
73.8 mi
01h 20m
To Clinton Township
90.8 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Sidney Road

    12 m · 6 sec · West Sidney Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Derby Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Derby Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West County Farm Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · West County Farm Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Street

    2536 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Sheridan Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Sheridan Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Carson City Road

    11 mi · 15 min · East Carson City Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Cleveland Road

    23.7 mi · 32 min · Cleveland Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Brady Road

    11.7 mi · 16 min · Brady Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Brady Street

    2168 ft · 41 sec · Brady Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Peet Road

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Peet Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Vienna Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vienna Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West State Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Vienna Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · West Vienna Road

  18. 18

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

    2580 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  30. 30

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sidney 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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
52.8 mi · 32%
Cleveland Road
23.7 mi · 14%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 10%
Brady Road
11.7 mi · 7%
East Carson City Road
11 mi · 7%
Peet Road
9.08 mi · 6%
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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.6 mi
121 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clio
01h 20m from Sidney
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sidney 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 Sidney to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Clio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Sidney and 90.8 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 121 miles (194.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.91 one way or $43.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sidney and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Clio

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

19 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Saginaw, MI

33 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

36 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

38 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sidney and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 120.99 mi (194.71 km).

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#1 Sidney

Township in Montcalm County, Michigan

Population2,435
Coordinates43.2500300, -85.1330700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: West Sidney Road (-85.13307, 43.249973)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
21.99 L · about $21.91
Round trip
$43.82
11.62 gal · 43.98 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.91 $43.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.71 $49.42
Premium $4.65 $27.04 $54.08
Diesel $5.30 $30.82 $61.63

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sidney and Clinton Township. The current time is 18:17:27.

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.