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

The driving distance from Butler, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
127.16 mi
02h 11m
Flight
105.89 mi
170.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.89 mi
Kilometers
170.41 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.16 mi
Kilometers
204.64 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM EDT
Return by in Butler
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Butler
2026-04-22T21:27
Arrive Clinton Township
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Butler
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
Scio
MI

Township in Michigan

From Butler
63.8 mi
01h 05m
To Clinton Township
63.3 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clarendon Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Clarendon Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South County Line Road

    3 mi · 6 min · South County Line Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto 25 Mile Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 25 Mile Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto M-99

    2.7 mi · 4 min · M-99

  5. 5

    Continue on South Hillsdale Street

    3217 ft · 56 sec · South Hillsdale Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsdale Street

    67 m · 5 sec · North Hillsdale Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto North Hillsdale Street

    92 m · 10 sec · North Hillsdale Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Leigh Street

    2713 ft · 37 sec · West Leigh Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto L Drive South

    1.7 mi · 2 min · L Drive South

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Homer Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Homer Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Spring Arbor Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  27. 27

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

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

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

  30. 30

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

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  31. 31

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

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

  32. 32

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

    2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  37. 37

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

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  38. 38

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Butler and Clinton Township.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
40 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
35.2 mi · 28%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 21%
Spring Arbor Road
9.87 mi · 8%
Groesbeck Highway
7.42 mi · 6%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.78 mi · 5%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 4%
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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
105.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scio
01h 05m from Butler
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Butler and Sunny near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Scio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Butler and 63.3 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Scio

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

9 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

47 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

49 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

52 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Butler and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 105.89 mi (170.41 km).

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#1 Butler

Township in Branch County, Michigan

Population1,454
Coordinates42.0578200, -84.8652500
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarendon Road (-84.865353, 42.05782)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
16.99 L · about $16.93
Round trip
$33.86
8.98 gal · 33.98 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.93 $33.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.10 $38.19
Premium $4.65 $20.90 $41.79
Diesel $5.30 $23.81 $47.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Butler and Clinton Township. The current time is 21:27:03.

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.