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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Morenci, MI is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
117.82 mi
02h 36m
Flight
89.51 mi
144.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.51 mi
Kilometers
144.06 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.82 mi
Kilometers
189.61 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morenci
Sat, May 2, 8:18 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Sat, May 2, 10:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-05-02T05:41
Arrive Morenci
Sat, May 2, 8:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
Detroit Beach
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Clinton Township
58.8 mi
01h 18m
To Morenci
59 mi
01h 18m

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
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto 15 Mile Road

    929 ft · 24 sec · 15 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Beaconsfield Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Beaconsfield Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Masonic Boulevard

    1386 ft · 46 sec · Masonic Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue

    1992 ft · 38 sec · Gratiot Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 West: Detroit

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    17 mi · 22 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Canada, Lansing

    757 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Canada

    2443 ft · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    2 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fisher Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Fisher Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway

    41.4 mi · 45 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 475 West: Sylvania

    1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20, SR 120: Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 20, SR 120: Central Avenue

    571 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto West Central Avenue

    17.6 mi · 26 min · West Central Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    7.3 mi · 13 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Morenci Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Morenci Road

  26. 26

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
41.4 mi · 35%
West Central Avenue
17.6 mi · 15%
Edsel Ford Freeway
17 mi · 14%
Fisher Freeway
13 mi · 11%
I 475 West
7.33 mi · 6%
South Groesbeck Highway
2.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Detroit-Toledo Expressway

Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway

41.4 mi · 00h 45m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Detroit Beach
01h 18m from Clinton Township
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Morenci.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Detroit Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Clinton Township and 59 miles from Morenci.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Detroit Beach

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

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

RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

37 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

42 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

44 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

53 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Morenci. Straight-line distance: 89.51 mi (144.06 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Morenci

#2 Morenci

Census-designated place in Greenlee County, Arizona, United States

Population2,129
Coordinates41.7194900, -84.2180000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Morenci (-84.218, 41.71949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.74 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.37
8.32 gal · 31.48 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.69 $31.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.69 $35.38
Premium $4.65 $19.36 $38.72
Diesel $5.30 $22.06 $44.13

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Morenci. The current time is 05:41:28.

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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.