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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Onondaga, MI is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
111.57 mi
02h 13m
Flight
84.21 mi
135.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.21 mi
Kilometers
135.53 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.57 mi
Kilometers
179.55 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Onondaga
Sat, May 2, 11:34 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Sun, May 3, 1:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-05-02T21:20
Arrive Onondaga
Sat, May 2, 11:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
55.7 mi
01h 06m
To Onondaga
55.9 mi
01h 06m

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
51°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 2 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35.7 mi · 38 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Mason, Okemos

    2072 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Okemos Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Okemos Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Howell Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Howell Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North College Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · North College Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Columbia Road

    4 mi · 6 min · West Columbia Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Onondaga Road

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Onondaga Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    99 m · 9 sec · Oak Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bellevue Road

    55 m · 5 sec · Bellevue Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bellevue Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
79 mi · 71%
Onondaga Road
9.54 mi · 9%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 7%
Okemos Road
5.77 mi · 5%
West Columbia Road
4.03 mi · 4%
West Howell Road
2.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Keep slight left

35.7 mi · 00h 38m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
84.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
01h 06m from Clinton Township
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Mostly Cloudy near Onondaga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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 55.7 miles from Clinton Township and 55.9 miles from Onondaga.

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

The direct path is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Onondaga. Straight-line distance: 84.21 mi (135.53 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 Onondaga

Township in Ingham County, Michigan

Population3,247
Coordinates42.4442000, -84.5622000
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Onondaga (-84.5622, 42.4442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.9 L · about $14.86
Round trip
$29.72
7.88 gal · 29.8 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.86 $29.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.76 $33.51
Premium $4.65 $18.34 $36.67
Diesel $5.30 $20.90 $41.80

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 Onondaga. The current time is 21:20:13.

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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.