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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Bethel, MI is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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
152.75 mi
03h 10m
Flight
121.91 mi
196.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.91 mi
Kilometers
196.19 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.75 mi
Kilometers
245.82 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel
Sat, Apr 11, 9:21 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Sat, Apr 11, 12:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-11T06:10
Arrive Bethel
Sat, Apr 11, 9:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Clinton Township
76.2 mi
01h 35m
To Bethel
76.5 mi
01h 35m

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 Bethel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.5 mi · 37 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson

    32.3 mi · 44 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit left toward I 69 South: Fort Wayne

    1829 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 Business: Coldwater

    2032 ft · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Fenn Road

    3236 ft · 1 min · Fenn Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Angola Road

    66 m · 9 sec · North Angola Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Angola Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Angola Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Central Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · East Central Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Block Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Block Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Block Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
34.5 mi · 23%
M 60
32.3 mi · 21%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi · 15%
M 14
22.5 mi · 15%
I 69 South
14.7 mi · 10%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

34.5 mi · 00h 37m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
121.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
01h 35m from Clinton Township
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Sunny near Bethel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Clinton Township and 76.5 miles from Bethel.

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

The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.33 one way or $40.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

32 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

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 Clinton Township and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 121.91 mi (196.19 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 Bethel

Township in Branch County, Michigan

Population1,423
Coordinates41.8328300, -85.0735800
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Bethel (-85.07358, 41.83283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.4 L · about $20.33
Round trip
$40.65
10.78 gal · 40.8 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.33 $40.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.92 $45.85
Premium $4.65 $25.09 $50.17
Diesel $5.30 $28.59 $57.18

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 Bethel. The current time is 06:10:46.

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.