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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Prairieville, MI is about 160.3 miles (258 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
160.31 mi
03h 09m
Flight
129.16 mi
207.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.16 mi
Kilometers
207.87 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.31 mi
Kilometers
258 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairieville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:55 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 10:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-19T03:46
Arrive Prairieville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 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
Waterloo
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Clinton Township
80 mi
01h 34m
To Prairieville
80.3 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    66.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Wheatfield Parkway

    1796 ft · 32 sec · Wheatfield Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on East Michigan Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hamblin Street

    107 m · 7 sec · Hamblin Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Hamblin Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  26. 26

    Continue on M 89

    8 mi · 9 min · M 89

  27. 27

    Continue on East D Avenue

    2587 ft · 37 sec · East D Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North 32nd Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North 32nd Street

  29. 29

    Continue on North 32nd Street

    1 km · 53 sec · North 32nd Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Lockshore Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Lockshore Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Milo Road

    2807 ft · 49 sec · Milo Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Parker Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Parker Road

  33. 33

    Continue on South Norris Road

    1500 ft · 37 sec · South Norris Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Norris Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
66.7 mi · 42%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi · 15%
M 14
22.5 mi · 14%
M 89
7.95 mi · 5%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 5%
West Michigan Avenue
6.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

66.7 mi · 01h 11m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
129.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterloo
01h 34m from Clinton Township
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Prairieville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.3 miles (258 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Clinton Township and 80.3 miles from Prairieville.

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

The direct path is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.34 one way or $42.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Prairieville.

Stop Ideas Near Waterloo

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

24 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

33 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

50 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

52 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Prairieville. Straight-line distance: 129.16 mi (207.87 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 Prairieville

Township in Barry County, Michigan

Population3,534
Coordinates42.5047600, -85.4550100
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Prairieville (-85.45501, 42.50476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.41 L · about $21.34
Round trip
$42.69
11.32 gal · 42.82 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.34 $42.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.07 $48.14
Premium $4.65 $26.34 $52.68
Diesel $5.30 $30.02 $60.04

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Prairieville. The current time is 03:46:08.

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.