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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Butler, MI is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.2 mi
02h 38m
Flight
105.89 mi
170.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.89 mi
Kilometers
170.41 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.2 mi
Kilometers
206.32 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Butler
Sat, Apr 11, 8:48 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Sat, Apr 11, 11:26 AM 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 Butler
Sat, Apr 11, 8:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Scio
MI

Township in Michigan

From Clinton Township
64 mi
01h 19m
To Butler
64.2 mi
01h 19m

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 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.9 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Hillsdale Street

    92 m · 6 sec · North Hillsdale Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsdale Street

    62 m · 4 sec · South Hillsdale Street

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto South Hillsdale Street

    3217 ft · 54 sec · South Hillsdale Street

  21. 21

    Continue on M-99

    2.7 mi · 4 min · M-99

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 25 Mile Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 25 Mile Road

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto South County Line Road

    3 mi · 6 min · South County Line Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarendon Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Clarendon Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clarendon Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
34.5 mi · 27%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi · 18%
M 14
22.5 mi · 18%
M 60
21.9 mi · 17%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 6%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 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 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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
105.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scio
01h 19m from Clinton Township
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Sunny near Butler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Scio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64 miles from Clinton Township and 64.2 miles from Butler.

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

The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Scio

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

9 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

47 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

49 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

52 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Butler. Straight-line distance: 105.89 mi (170.41 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 Butler

Township in Branch County, Michigan

Population1,454
Coordinates42.0578200, -84.8652500
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Butler (-84.86525, 42.05782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.12 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.09
9.04 gal · 34.24 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.04 $34.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.22 $38.45
Premium $4.65 $21.04 $42.07
Diesel $5.30 $23.97 $47.95

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 Butler. The current time is 06:10:02.

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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.