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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Moorland, MI is about 196.1 miles (315.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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
196.1 mi
03h 44m
Flight
161.45 mi
259.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.45 mi
Kilometers
259.83 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.1 mi
Kilometers
315.6 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moorland
Sun, May 3, 2:35 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Sun, May 3, 6:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-05-02T22:50
Arrive Moorland
Sun, May 3, 2:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 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
Dimondale
MI

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Clinton Township
97.9 mi
01h 52m
To Moorland
98.2 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    18.4 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamont, Coopersville

    1029 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 48th Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · South 48th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Wilson Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Wilson Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Ravenna Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · South Ravenna Road

  17. 17

    Continue on William Street

    1287 ft · 31 sec · William Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    2190 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mortimer Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mortimer Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Ravenna Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Ravenna Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Apple Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · East Apple Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Moorland Road

    2414 ft · 2 min · South Moorland Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Moorland Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
98.2 mi · 50%
I 96 West
72.1 mi · 37%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 4%
South Ravenna Road
7.19 mi · 4%
South 48th Avenue
4.49 mi · 2%
East Apple Avenue
2.02 mi · 1%
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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
161.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dimondale
01h 52m from Clinton Township
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Sunny near Moorland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.1 miles (315.6 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Dimondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Clinton Township and 98.2 miles from Moorland.

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

The direct path is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.10 one way or $52.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dimondale

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

15 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

49 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Moorland. Straight-line distance: 161.45 mi (259.83 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 Moorland

Township in Muskegon County, Michigan

Population1,718
Coordinates43.2283500, -85.9878300
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Moorland (-85.98783, 43.22835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.92 gal
26.19 L · about $26.10
Round trip
$52.19
13.84 gal · 52.38 L
Estimated CO2
61.5 kg one way
Round trip: 123 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.10 $52.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.43 $58.86
Premium $4.65 $32.21 $64.41
Diesel $5.30 $36.70 $73.41

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Moorland. The current time is 22:50:30.

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.