How far is Clinton Township, MI from Potterville, MI?
The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Potterville, MI is about 107.5 miles (173 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Potterville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Potterville.
-
1
Start on Red Oaks Drive
88 m · 18 sec · Red Oaks Drive
-
2
Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
1165 ft · 56 sec · White Oaks Drive
-
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive
-
4
Turn right onto Harrington Street
2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street
-
5
Turn right onto South Groesbeck Highway
7.3 mi · 12 min · South Groesbeck Highway
-
6
Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
2669 ft · 59 sec · East 11 Mile Road
-
7
Take the ramp slight left toward I 696 West
1546 ft · 38 sec
-
8
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
25.5 mi · 27 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
-
9
Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 19 min
-
10
Keep slight left
48 mi · 51 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward Lansing Rd SOUTH
1191 ft · 41 sec
-
12
Turn straight onto Lansing Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Lansing Road
-
13
Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Ft Wayne
1499 ft · 37 sec
-
14
Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward M 100: Potterville, Grand Ledge
1687 ft · 44 sec
-
16
Turn right onto Potterville Street
2574 ft · 59 sec · Potterville Street
-
17
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Potterville Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Potterville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Keep slight left
48 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Sunny near Potterville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Potterville?
The road trip is about 107.5 miles (173 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 53.6 miles from Clinton Township and 53.9 miles from Potterville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.29 one way or $28.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton Township and Sunny near Potterville.
Stop Ideas Near Brighton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brighton.
Ann Arbor station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Durand Union Station
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Potterville. Straight-line distance: 92.54 mi (148.93 km).
#1 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Potterville
City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 2,765 |
| Coordinates | 42.6292000, -84.7388700 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Potterville (-84.73887, 42.6292)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.12 | $32.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
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 30, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.