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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Dorr, MI is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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
174.18 mi
03h 17m
Flight
142.72 mi
229.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.72 mi
Kilometers
229.69 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.18 mi
Kilometers
280.32 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dorr
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-22T22:24
Arrive Dorr
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 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
10:24 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
86.9 mi
01h 38m
To Dorr
87.2 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Kalamazoo Avenue

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Kalamazoo Avenue

    542 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto 84th Street Southeast

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 84th Street Southeast

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo

    759 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 142nd Avenue, Dorr

    931 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 142nd Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · 142nd Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
98.2 mi · 56%
I 96 West
44.5 mi · 26%
Paul B. Henry Freeway
7.77 mi · 4%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 4%
US 131 South
5.86 mi · 3%
142nd Avenue
2.69 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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
142.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okemos
01h 38m from Clinton Township
Leave By
10:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Sunny near Dorr.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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 86.9 miles from Clinton Township and 87.2 miles from Dorr.

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

The direct path is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 10:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.19 one way or $46.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Dorr. Straight-line distance: 142.72 mi (229.69 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 Dorr

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

Population7,925
Coordinates42.7253100, -85.7225300
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Dorr (-85.72253, 42.72531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.27 L · about $23.19
Round trip
$46.38
12.3 gal · 46.54 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.19 $46.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.16 $52.31
Premium $4.65 $28.62 $57.24
Diesel $5.30 $32.62 $65.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Dorr. The current time is 22:24:43.

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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.