How far is Clinton Township, MI from Benton Harbor, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Benton Harbor, MI is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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
204.21 mi
03h 50m
Flight
183.35 mi
295.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.35 mi
Kilometers
295.08 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.21 mi
Kilometers
328.65 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton Harbor
Sat, Apr 11, 12:56 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Sat, Apr 11, 4:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-11T09:05
Arrive Benton Harbor
Sat, Apr 11, 12:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:20 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
Parma
MI

Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America

From Clinton Township
101.9 mi
01h 55m
To Benton Harbor
102.3 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Benton Harbor.

  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

    138 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward BL I-94: Benton Harbor, St Joseph, DOWNTOWN

    1.6 mi · 3 min · BL I-94

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    25 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    105 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    44 m · 6 sec · 6th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
138 mi · 68%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi · 12%
M 14
22.5 mi · 11%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 4%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

138 mi · 02h 28m

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
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
183.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parma
01h 55m from Clinton Township
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Sunny near Benton Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Benton Harbor?

The road trip is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Parma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.9 miles from Clinton Township and 102.3 miles from Benton Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.19 one way or $54.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Parma

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

13 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

16 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

49 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

52 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Benton Harbor. Straight-line distance: 183.35 mi (295.08 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Benton Harbor

#2 Benton Harbor

City in Michigan

Population9,692
Coordinates42.1167100, -86.4541900
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Benton Harbor (-86.45419, 42.11671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.21 gal
27.28 L · about $27.19
Round trip
$54.38
14.42 gal · 54.56 L
Estimated CO2
64.1 kg one way
Round trip: 128.2 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.19 $54.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.66 $61.33
Premium $4.65 $33.56 $67.11
Diesel $5.30 $38.24 $76.48

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Benton Harbor. The current time is 09:05:43.

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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.