How far is Cedar Creek, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from Cedar Creek, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 140 miles (225.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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Road
140 mi
02h 28m
Flight
122.62 mi
197.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.62 mi
Kilometers
197.34 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140 mi
Kilometers
225.31 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Wed, May 13, 12:12 AM EDT
Return by in Cedar Creek
Wed, May 13, 2:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Creek
2026-05-12T21:44
Arrive Clinton Township
Wed, May 13, 12:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Creek
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
Chelsea
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Cedar Creek
77.2 mi
01h 14m
To Clinton Township
62.8 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Cedar Creek and Clinton Township.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Creek and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Creek Road

    1.4 mi · 6 min · Cedar Creek Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Pifer Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · West Pifer Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South State Highway 37

    10.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 37

  4. 4

    Continue on Bedford Road North

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bedford Road North

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue West

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Michigan Avenue West

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  24. 24

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

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

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

  27. 27

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

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  28. 28

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

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

  29. 29

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

    2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  34. 34

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

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  35. 35

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Creek 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
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 48%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 19%
South State Highway 37
10.7 mi · 8%
Groesbeck Highway
7.42 mi · 5%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.78 mi · 5%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
122.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
01h 14m from Cedar Creek
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cedar Creek 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 Cedar Creek to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 140 miles (225.3 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Cedar Creek and 62.8 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cedar Creek and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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

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

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Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

32 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
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East Lansing station

59 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

61 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Creek and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 122.62 mi (197.34 km).

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#1 Cedar Creek

Township in Barry County, Michigan

Population1,819
Coordinates42.5203100, -85.3275100
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Creek Road (-85.327739, 42.520307)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.7 L · about $18.63
Round trip
$37.26
9.88 gal · 37.4 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.63 $37.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.01 $42.02
Premium $4.65 $22.99 $45.98
Diesel $5.30 $26.20 $52.40

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 Cedar Creek and Clinton Township. The current time is 21:44:08.

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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.