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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Battle Creek, MI is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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
134.89 mi
02h 34m
Flight
116.62 mi
187.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.62 mi
Kilometers
187.68 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.89 mi
Kilometers
217.08 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Battle Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 5:33 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Wed, Apr 15, 8:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-15T14:59
Arrive Battle Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 5:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
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
Dexter
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Clinton Township
67.3 mi
01h 17m
To Battle Creek
67.6 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.7 mi · 25 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

    1875 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

    66.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Wheatfield Parkway

    1796 ft · 32 sec · Wheatfield Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on East Michigan Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East State Street

    152 m · 24 sec · East State Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    16 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    8 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
66.7 mi · 49%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi · 18%
M 14
22.5 mi · 17%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 5%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 4%
East Michigan Avenue
4.83 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

66.7 mi · 01h 11m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dexter
01h 17m from Clinton Township
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton Township and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Battle Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Battle Creek?

The road trip is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Dexter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.3 miles from Clinton Township and 67.6 miles from Battle Creek.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.95 one way or $35.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton Township and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Battle Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Dexter

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

13 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

43 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

53 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

57 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Battle Creek. Straight-line distance: 116.62 mi (187.68 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Battle Creek

#2 Battle Creek

The most populous city in Calhoun County, Michigan.

Population50,799
Coordinates42.3173000, -85.1781600
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Battle Creek (-85.17816, 42.3173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18.02 L · about $17.95
Round trip
$35.90
9.52 gal · 36.04 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.95 $35.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.24 $40.49
Premium $4.65 $22.15 $44.31
Diesel $5.30 $25.25 $50.49

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 Battle Creek. The current time is 14:59:07.

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.