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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Mottville, MI is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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
193.92 mi
03h 41m
Flight
155.08 mi
249.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.08 mi
Kilometers
249.57 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.92 mi
Kilometers
312.09 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mottville
Thu, Apr 30, 8:40 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 30, 12:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-30T04:59
Arrive Mottville
Thu, Apr 30, 8:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 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
Sandstone
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Clinton Township
96.8 mi
01h 50m
To Mottville
97.1 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 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 Mottville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.7 mi · 25 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

    1875 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

    97.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 131 South: Three Rivers

    1370 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto US-131

    25.8 mi · 29 min · US-131

  19. 19

    Continue on Constantine Bypass

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Constantine Bypass

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Riverside Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Chicago Road

    1310 ft · 29 sec · West Chicago Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto John Street

    64 m · 11 sec · John Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Fulton Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Fulton Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
97.2 mi · 50%
US-131
25.8 mi · 13%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi · 12%
M 14
22.5 mi · 12%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 4%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

97.2 mi · 01h 44m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.8 mi
155.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandstone
01h 50m from Clinton Township
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Mottville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.8 miles from Clinton Township and 97.1 miles from Mottville.

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

The direct path is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Mottville.

Stop Ideas Near Sandstone

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

10 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

20 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

52 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

55 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Mottville. Straight-line distance: 155.08 mi (249.57 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 Mottville

Township in St.

Population1,429
Coordinates41.7994900, -85.7569400
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Mottville (-85.75694, 41.79949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.84 gal
25.9 L · about $25.79
Round trip
$51.59
13.68 gal · 51.8 L
Estimated CO2
60.8 kg one way
Round trip: 121.6 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.79 $51.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.09 $58.18
Premium $4.65 $31.83 $63.67
Diesel $5.30 $36.28 $72.56

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Mottville. The current time is 04:59:16.

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.