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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Sturgis, MI is about 168 miles (270.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139 miles (223.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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
167.98 mi
03h 26m
Flight
139.03 mi
223.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.03 mi
Kilometers
223.74 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.98 mi
Kilometers
270.33 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sturgis
Sun, May 17, 7:01 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Sun, May 17, 10:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-05-17T15:34
Arrive Sturgis
Sun, May 17, 7:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 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
Grass Lake
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Clinton Township
83.8 mi
01h 43m
To Sturgis
84.1 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.5 mi · 37 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson

    32.3 mi · 44 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit left toward I 69 South: Fort Wayne

    1829 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 Business, US 12: Quincy, Coldwater

    2215 ft · 58 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Chicago Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · East Chicago Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Chicago Street

    632 ft · 13 sec · West Chicago Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Chicago Road

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Chicago Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East Chicago Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Chicago Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West Chicago Road

    10.8 mi · 13 min · West Chicago Road

  26. 26

    Continue on East Chicago Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · East Chicago Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Chicago Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
34.5 mi · 21%
M 60
32.3 mi · 19%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi · 14%
M 14
22.5 mi · 13%
I 69 South
11.7 mi · 7%
West Chicago Road
10.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

34.5 mi · 00h 37m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
139 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grass Lake
01h 43m from Clinton Township
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton Township and Partly Sunny near Sturgis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168 miles (270.3 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Grass Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Clinton Township and 84.1 miles from Sturgis.

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

The direct path is about 139 miles (223.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.36 one way or $44.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton Township and Partly Sunny near Sturgis.

Stop Ideas Near Grass Lake

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

15 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Sturgis. Straight-line distance: 139.03 mi (223.74 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Sturgis

#2 Sturgis

City in and county seat of Meade County, South Dakota, United States

Population2,207
Coordinates41.7992200, -85.4191500
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Sturgis (-85.41915, 41.79922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.44 L · about $22.36
Round trip
$44.72
11.86 gal · 44.88 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.36 $44.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.22 $50.44
Premium $4.65 $27.60 $55.20
Diesel $5.30 $31.45 $62.91

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Sturgis. The current time is 15:34:31.

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.