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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Chapin, MI is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.76 mi
02h 16m
Flight
79.61 mi
128.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.61 mi
Kilometers
128.12 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.76 mi
Kilometers
168.59 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chapin
Fri, May 1, 11:09 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Fri, May 1, 1:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-05-01T08:52
Arrive Chapin
Fri, May 1, 11:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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

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
Grand Blanc
MI

City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States

From Clinton Township
52.3 mi
01h 08m
To Chapin
52.4 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Romeo Plank Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    660 ft · 11 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    28 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hall Road

    153 m · 9 sec · Hall Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward M 59 West

    79 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Hall Road

    15.7 mi · 20 min · Hall Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint

    2907 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward M 57: Montrose, Clio

    1611 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Vienna Road

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Vienna Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Vienna Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vienna Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Peet Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Peet Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Peet Road

    122 m · 8 sec · Peet Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · East Broad Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Broad Street

    972 ft · 24 sec · West Broad Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Brady Street

    2168 ft · 41 sec · Brady Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Brady Road

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Brady Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Chapin Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · South Chapin Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Ridge Road

    40 m · 4 sec · West Ridge Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 32%
I 75
19.3 mi · 18%
Hall Road
15.8 mi · 15%
Peet Road
9.08 mi · 9%
Brady Road
8.47 mi · 8%
West Vienna Road
5.86 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

32.8 mi · 00h 35m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
79.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Blanc
01h 08m from Clinton Township
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clinton Township and Partly Sunny near Chapin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Grand Blanc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Clinton Township and 52.4 miles from Chapin.

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

The direct path is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.95 one way or $27.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clinton Township and Partly Sunny near Chapin.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Blanc

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

10 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

29 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

30 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

43 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Chapin. Straight-line distance: 79.61 mi (128.12 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 Chapin

Township in Saginaw County, Michigan

Population1,004
Coordinates43.1322500, -84.3047000
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Chapin (-84.3047, 43.13225)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
13.99 L · about $13.95
Round trip
$27.91
7.4 gal · 27.98 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.95 $27.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.74 $31.47
Premium $4.65 $17.22 $34.44
Diesel $5.30 $19.62 $39.25

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Chapin. The current time is 08:52:44.

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.