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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Aetna, MI is about 216.4 miles (348.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.9 miles (267 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.4 mi
04h 14m
Flight
165.91 mi
267.01 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.91 mi
Kilometers
267.01 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.4 mi
Kilometers
348.26 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aetna
Wed, Apr 15, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Wed, Apr 15, 6:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-14T21:39
Arrive Aetna
Wed, Apr 15, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wacousta
MI

Township in Clinton County, Michigan

From Clinton Township
108.1 mi
02h 07m
To Aetna
108.4 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 18 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 56 sec · White Oaks Drive

  3. 3

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

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Groesbeck Highway

    7.3 mi · 12 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road

    2669 ft · 59 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 696 West

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    25.5 mi · 27 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo

    2102 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto M-37

    12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Warner Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West 56th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West 56th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Luce Avenue

    8.1 mi · 11 min · South Luce Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Luce Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
98.2 mi · 45%
I 96 West
60.3 mi · 28%
M-37
12.8 mi · 6%
South Luce Avenue
8.07 mi · 4%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 3%
Warner Avenue
5.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
165.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacousta
02h 07m from Clinton Township
Leave By
8:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Clinton Township and Showers And Thunderstorms near Aetna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.4 miles (348.3 km) and usually takes 04h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wacousta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.1 miles from Clinton Township and 108.4 miles from Aetna.

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

The direct path is about 165.9 miles (267 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.81 one way or $57.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Clinton Township and Showers And Thunderstorms near Aetna.

Stop Ideas Near Wacousta

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

21 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

59 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

65 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Aetna. Straight-line distance: 165.91 mi (267.01 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Aetna

Township in Newaygo County, Michigan

Population423
Coordinates43.5677900, -85.9208900
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Aetna (-85.92089, 43.56779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.64 gal
28.91 L · about $28.81
Round trip
$57.62
15.28 gal · 57.82 L
Estimated CO2
67.9 kg one way
Round trip: 135.8 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.81 $57.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.49 $64.99
Premium $4.65 $35.56 $71.11
Diesel $5.30 $40.52 $81.05

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Aetna. The current time is 21:39:52.

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.