How far is Clinton Township, MI from Rockford, MI?
The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Rockford, MI is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Ingham County, Michigan
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Rockford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Rockford.
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Start on Red Oaks Drive
88 m · 18 sec · Red Oaks Drive
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Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
1165 ft · 56 sec · White Oaks Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive
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Turn right onto Harrington Street
2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street
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Turn right onto South Groesbeck Highway
7.3 mi · 12 min · South Groesbeck Highway
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Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
2669 ft · 59 sec · East 11 Mile Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 696 West
1546 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
25.5 mi · 27 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
52.9 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 44, M 37 South: East Beltline Avenue
2097 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto East Beltline Avenue Northeast
5.7 mi · 8 min · East Beltline Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Northland Drive Northeast
1.8 mi · 3 min · Northland Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto Northland Drive Northeast
2.8 mi · 4 min · Northland Drive Northeast
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Continue on South Fremont Street Northeast
3006 ft · 1 min · South Fremont Street Northeast
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Turn left onto East Bridge Street Northeast
1135 ft · 52 sec · East Bridge Street Northeast
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Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Rockford.
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
54.8 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton Township and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Rockford?
The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Okemos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Clinton Township and 86.1 miles from Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.85 one way or $45.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton Township and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockford.
Stop Ideas Near Okemos
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 Okemos.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 138.7 mi (223.21 km).
#1 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockford
City in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 6,395 |
| Coordinates | 43.1200300, -85.5600300 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockford (-85.56003, 43.12003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.85 | $45.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.77 | $51.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.20 | $56.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.14 | $64.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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