How far is Clinton Township, MI from Byron Center, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Byron Center, MI is about 168.9 miles (271.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
168.91 mi
03h 09m
Flight
143.16 mi
230.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.16 mi
Kilometers
230.4 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.91 mi
Kilometers
271.83 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Byron Center
Mon, Apr 13, 8:06 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Mon, Apr 13, 11:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-13T04:56
Arrive Byron Center
Mon, Apr 13, 8:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 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
Williamston
MI

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

From Clinton Township
84.3 mi
01h 34m
To Byron Center
84.6 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Byron Center.

  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

    44.5 mi · 48 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 6 West: Holland

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Paul B. Henry Freeway

    12.8 mi · 14 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Byron Center Avenue

    2429 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Byron Center Avenue Southwest

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Byron Center Avenue Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest

    14 m · 1 sec · 84th Street Southwest

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 84th Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
98.2 mi · 58%
I 96 West
44.5 mi · 26%
Paul B. Henry Freeway
12.8 mi · 8%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 4%
Byron Center Avenue Southwest
2.94 mi · 2%
M 6 West
0.88 mi · 1%
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
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
143.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamston
01h 34m from Clinton Township
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Clinton Township and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Byron Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Byron Center?

The road trip is about 168.9 miles (271.8 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Williamston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Clinton Township and 84.6 miles from Byron Center.

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

The direct path is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.48 one way or $44.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Williamston

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

18 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

35 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

35 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

50 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Byron Center. Straight-line distance: 143.16 mi (230.4 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Byron Center

#2 Byron Center

Census-designated place in Kent County, Michigan

Population5,822
Coordinates42.8122500, -85.7228100
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Byron Center (-85.72281, 42.81225)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.96 gal
22.56 L · about $22.48
Round trip
$44.95
11.92 gal · 45.12 L
Estimated CO2
53 kg one way
Round trip: 105.9 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.48 $44.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.35 $50.70
Premium $4.65 $27.74 $55.48
Diesel $5.30 $31.61 $63.22

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Byron Center. The current time is 04:56:13.

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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.