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

The driving distance from Croton, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 210 miles (338 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.99 mi
03h 12m
Flight
150.46 mi
242.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.46 mi
Kilometers
242.14 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.99 mi
Kilometers
337.95 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Wed, May 27, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Croton
Wed, May 27, 4:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croton
2026-05-26T22:10
Arrive Clinton Township
Wed, May 27, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Croton
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
Clinton Village
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Croton
103.8 mi
01h 36m
To Clinton Township
106.2 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Croton Hardy Drive

    817 ft · 27 sec · Croton Hardy Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    128 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on East 72nd Street

    1 mi · 1 min · East 72nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Cypress Avenue

    8.7 mi · 12 min · South Cypress Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on 22 Mile Road

    3.9 mi · 5 min · 22 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids

    2337 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.7 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, M 37 South: Lansing

    1009 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    57.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    51.5 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
57.6 mi · 27%
I 69 East
54.1 mi · 26%
I 75 South
39.1 mi · 19%
US 131 South
21.1 mi · 10%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 8%
South Cypress Avenue
8.71 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight left

57.4 mi · 01h 01m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.6 mi
150.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton Village
01h 36m from Croton
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Croton and Mostly Sunny near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210 miles (338 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Clinton Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.8 miles from Croton and 106.2 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.94 one way or $55.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clinton Village

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

9 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

37 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

47 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

62 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croton and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 150.46 mi (242.14 km).

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#1 Croton

Township in Newaygo County, Michigan

Population3,309
Coordinates43.4389100, -85.6608800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Croton Hardy Drive (-85.66137, 43.438909)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.41 gal
28.05 L · about $27.94
Round trip
$55.89
14.82 gal · 56.1 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.7 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.94 $55.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.51 $63.03
Premium $4.65 $34.49 $68.97
Diesel $5.30 $39.30 $78.61

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Croton and Clinton Township. The current time is 22:10:19.

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.