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

The driving distance from Chapin, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 101 miles (162.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
101.04 mi
01h 48m
Flight
79.61 mi
128.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.61 mi
Kilometers
128.12 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.04 mi
Kilometers
162.61 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Fri, May 1, 9:22 AM EDT
Return by in Chapin
Fri, May 1, 11:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chapin
2026-05-01T07:33
Arrive Clinton Township
Fri, May 1, 9:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chapin
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
Grand Blanc
MI

City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States

From Chapin
52.4 mi
00h 54m
To Clinton Township
48.7 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Ridge Road

    40 m · 9 sec · West Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Chapin Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · South Chapin Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Brady Road

    8.5 mi · 12 min · West Brady Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Brady Street

    2168 ft · 41 sec · Brady Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Peet Road

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Peet Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Vienna Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vienna Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Vienna Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · West Vienna Road

  11. 11

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

    2580 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chapin 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
52.8 mi · 52%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 16%
Peet Road
9.08 mi · 9%
West Brady Road
8.47 mi · 8%
West Vienna Road
5.73 mi · 6%
South Chapin Road
3.77 mi · 4%
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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
79.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Blanc
00h 54m from Chapin
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Chapin and Areas Of 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 Chapin to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 101 miles (162.6 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Grand Blanc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Chapin and 48.7 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chapin and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Blanc

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

10 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

29 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

30 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

43 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chapin and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 79.61 mi (128.12 km).

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#1 Chapin

Township in Saginaw County, Michigan

Population1,004
Coordinates43.1322500, -84.3047000
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: West Ridge Road (-84.304789, 43.132369)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.5 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
7.14 gal · 27 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.18 $30.37
Premium $4.65 $16.61 $33.23
Diesel $5.30 $18.94 $37.87

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Chapin and Clinton Township. The current time is 07:33:50.

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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.