How far is Clinton Township, MI from Cedar Springs, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Cedar Springs, MI is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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
178.79 mi
03h 25m
Flight
140.24 mi
225.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.24 mi
Kilometers
225.7 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.79 mi
Kilometers
287.73 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Springs
Sun, May 31, 6:06 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Sun, May 31, 9:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-05-31T14:40
Arrive Cedar Springs
Sun, May 31, 6:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 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
Okemos
MI

Census-designated place in Ingham County, Michigan

From Clinton Township
89.2 mi
01h 42m
To Cedar Springs
89.5 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph ESE
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Cedar Springs.

  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

    52.9 mi · 57 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 44, M 37 South: East Beltline Avenue

    2097 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Beltline Avenue Northeast

    5.7 mi · 8 min · East Beltline Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Northland Drive Northeast

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Northland Drive Northeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Wolverine Boulevard Northeast

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Wolverine Boulevard Northeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Northland Drive Northeast

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Northland Drive Northeast

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Cherry Street Northeast

    41 m · 11 sec · West Cherry Street Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn left

    59 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
98.2 mi · 55%
I 96 West
52.9 mi · 30%
Northland Drive Northeast
7.7 mi · 4%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 4%
East Beltline Avenue Northeast
5.69 mi · 3%
Wolverine Boulevard Northeast
4.06 mi · 2%
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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
140.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okemos
01h 42m from Clinton Township
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Sunny near Cedar Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Cedar Springs?

The road trip is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Okemos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Clinton Township and 89.5 miles from Cedar Springs.

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

The direct path is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.80 one way or $47.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Okemos

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

5 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

37 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

42 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

53 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Cedar Springs. Straight-line distance: 140.24 mi (225.7 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Cedar Springs

#2 Cedar Springs

City in Kent County, Michigan

Population3,743
Coordinates43.2233600, -85.5514200
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Cedar Springs (-85.55142, 43.22336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.88 L · about $23.80
Round trip
$47.59
12.62 gal · 47.76 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.80 $47.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.84 $53.67
Premium $4.65 $29.37 $58.73
Diesel $5.30 $33.47 $66.94

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Cedar Springs. The current time is 14:40:56.

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.