How far is West Branch, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from West Branch, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
160.54 mi
02h 30m
Flight
134.17 mi
215.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.17 mi
Kilometers
215.93 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.54 mi
Kilometers
258.36 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Tue, May 12, 11:47 PM EDT
Return by in West Branch
Wed, May 13, 2:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Branch
2026-05-12T21:17
Arrive Clinton Township
Tue, May 12, 11:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Branch
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
Birch Run
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From West Branch
78.7 mi
01h 15m
To Clinton Township
81.8 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 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 West Branch and Clinton Township.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Branch and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    16 m · 10 sec · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Houghton Avenue

    1 km · 58 sec · West Houghton Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Tawas Road

    128 m · 9 sec · Tawas Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South M-76

    1.5 km · 1 min · South M-76

  5. 5

    Continue on Business Loop I-75

    1.2 km · 1 min · Business Loop I-75

  6. 6

    Continue on Cook Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cook Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South

    85.9 mi · 1 hr 29 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 West Branch 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
134 mi · 83%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 10%
Cass Avenue
1.61 mi · 1%
Romeo Plank Road
1.18 mi · 1%
Moravian Drive
1.17 mi · 1%
South M-76
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Take the ramp left toward I 75 South

85.9 mi · 01h 29m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
134.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birch Run
01h 15m from West Branch
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Rain Showers leaving West Branch 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 West Branch to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Birch Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from West Branch and 81.8 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.34 one way or $42.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Rain Showers around West Branch and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Birch Run

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

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

23 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

29 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Bay City, MI

40 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

41 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Branch and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 134.17 mi (215.93 km).

West Branch

#1 West Branch

City Michigan

Population2,525
Coordinates44.2764100, -84.2386100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.23865, 44.27638)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.44 L · about $21.34
Round trip
$42.69
11.32 gal · 42.88 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.34 $42.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.07 $48.14
Premium $4.65 $26.34 $52.68
Diesel $5.30 $30.02 $60.04

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between West Branch and Clinton Township. The current time is 21:17:50.

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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.