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

The driving distance from Aurelius, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 106.9 miles (172 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
106.88 mi
01h 45m
Flight
81.66 mi
131.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.66 mi
Kilometers
131.42 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.88 mi
Kilometers
172.01 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Sat, May 2, 11:12 AM EDT
Return by in Aurelius
Sat, May 2, 12:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurelius
2026-05-02T09:27
Arrive Clinton Township
Sat, May 2, 11:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurelius
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brighton
MI

Suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States

From Aurelius
51.8 mi
00h 52m
To Clinton Township
55.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph WNW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Aurelius Road

    4 mi · 10 min · South Aurelius Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Columbia Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West Columbia Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North College Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · North College Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Howell Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Howell Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Okemos Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Okemos Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2625 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    53 mi · 57 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road

    848 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway

    1190 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · West 10 Mile Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Chrysler Drive

    893 ft · 23 sec · South Chrysler Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left

    91 m · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive

    614 ft · 13 sec · North Chrysler Drive

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on West 10 Mile Road

    152 m · 11 sec · West 10 Mile Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Heights Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Heights Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive

    1053 ft · 23 sec · Walter P Reuther Drive

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696 East

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

    2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  25. 25

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

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurelius 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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Okemos Road
59 mi · 55%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
14 mi · 13%
Groesbeck Highway
7.42 mi · 7%
West 10 Mile Road
6.73 mi · 6%
South Aurelius Road
4 mi · 4%
West Howell Road
2.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Okemos Road

Merge slight left

53 mi · 00h 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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
81.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
00h 52m from Aurelius
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Aurelius and Mostly Sunny near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Aurelius and 55.1 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurelius and Mostly Sunny near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

27 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

42 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

45 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

48 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurelius and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 81.66 mi (131.42 km).

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#1 Aurelius

Civil township in Ingham County, Michigan, United States

Population4,341
Coordinates42.5242000, -84.5222000
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: South Aurelius Road (-84.522378, 42.524199)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.77 gal
14.28 L · about $14.22
Round trip
$28.43
7.54 gal · 28.56 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.22 $28.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.03 $32.07
Premium $4.65 $17.55 $35.09
Diesel $5.30 $20.00 $39.99

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurelius and Clinton Township. The current time is 09:27:05.

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.