How far is Clinton Township, MI from Eaton Rapids, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Eaton Rapids, MI is about 109 miles (175.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.99 mi
02h 09m
Flight
88.52 mi
142.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.52 mi
Kilometers
142.46 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.99 mi
Kilometers
175.4 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eaton Rapids
Tue, May 26, 2:34 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Tue, May 26, 4:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-05-26T12:25
Arrive Eaton Rapids
Tue, May 26, 2:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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

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
Brighton
MI

Suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States

From Clinton Township
54.4 mi
01h 04m
To Eaton Rapids
54.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Eaton 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

    43.9 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 99: Eaton Rapids

    2282 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1501 ft · 31 sec · South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Eaton Rapids Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Eaton Rapids Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Michigan Road

    9.8 mi · 14 min · North Michigan Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Michigan Street

    2802 ft · 47 sec · Michigan Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Canal Street

    1385 ft · 31 sec · Canal Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2042 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Street

    13 m · 1 sec · State Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Eaton 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
87.3 mi · 80%
North Michigan Road
9.8 mi · 9%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 7%
Eaton Rapids Road
0.91 mi · 1%
Harrington Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Michigan Street
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Keep slight left

43.9 mi · 00h 47m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
88.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
01h 04m from Clinton Township
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Sunny near Eaton Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109 miles (175.4 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Clinton Township and 54.6 miles from Eaton Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.52 one way or $29.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clinton Township and Sunny near Eaton Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

27 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

42 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

45 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

48 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Eaton Rapids. Straight-line distance: 88.52 mi (142.46 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Eaton Rapids

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States

Population4,194
Coordinates42.5092000, -84.6558100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Eaton Rapids (-84.65581, 42.5092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.56 L · about $14.52
Round trip
$29.04
7.7 gal · 29.12 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.52 $29.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.37 $32.75
Premium $4.65 $17.92 $35.84
Diesel $5.30 $20.42 $40.84

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Eaton Rapids. The current time is 12:25:28.

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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.