How far is Clinton Township, MI from East Grand Rapids, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to East Grand Rapids, MI is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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
161.39 mi
03h 03m
Flight
138.63 mi
223.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.63 mi
Kilometers
223.1 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.39 mi
Kilometers
259.74 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Grand Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 1:46 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 16, 4:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-16T10:42
Arrive East Grand Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 1:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 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
80.5 mi
01h 31m
To East Grand Rapids
80.8 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and East Grand Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and East Grand Rapids.

  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

    50.8 mi · 54 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Cascade Road

    564 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Cascade Road West

    88 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Cascade Road Southeast

    1351 ft · 37 sec · Cascade Road Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto East Paris Avenue Southeast

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Paris Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lake Drive Southeast

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Lake Drive Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hall Street Southeast

    3067 ft · 2 min · Hall Street Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Breton Road Southeast

    13 m · 1 sec · Breton Road Southeast

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Breton Road Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and East Grand Rapids.

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
98.2 mi · 61%
I 96 West
50.8 mi · 31%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 5%
Lake Drive Southeast
1.58 mi · 1%
East Paris Avenue Southeast
0.73 mi
Hall Street Southeast
0.58 mi
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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
138.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamston
01h 31m from Clinton Township
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton Township and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Grand Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to East Grand Rapids?

The road trip is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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 80.5 miles from Clinton Township and 80.8 miles from East Grand Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton Township and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Grand Rapids.

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 East Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 138.63 mi (223.1 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
East Grand Rapids

#2 East Grand Rapids

City in Kent County, Michigan

Population11,991
Coordinates42.9411400, -85.6100300
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: East Grand Rapids (-85.61003, 42.94114)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.7 gal
21.56 L · about $21.49
Round trip
$42.99
11.4 gal · 43.12 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.3 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.49 $42.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.24 $48.48
Premium $4.65 $26.53 $53.06
Diesel $5.30 $30.23 $60.47

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and East Grand Rapids. The current time is 10:42:55.

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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.