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

The driving distance from Dorr, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 179 miles (288 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.93 mi
02h 44m
Flight
142.72 mi
229.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.72 mi
Kilometers
229.69 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.93 mi
Kilometers
287.96 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in Dorr
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dorr
2026-04-22T20:39
Arrive Clinton Township
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dorr
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Perry
MI

City in Shiawassee County in the U.

From Dorr
89.4 mi
01h 22m
To Clinton Township
89.5 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 142nd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 142nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward M 6: 68th Street, Lansing, Holland

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on M 6: Lansing, Holland

    2153 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on M 6 East: Lansing

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Paul B. Henry Freeway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I-96 East: Lansing

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    42.3 mi · 45 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 Dorr 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
54.1 mi · 30%
I-96 East
43 mi · 24%
I 75 South
39.1 mi · 22%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 9%
Paul B. Henry Freeway
10.3 mi · 6%
US 131 North
7.67 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 69 East

Merge slight left

51.5 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
142.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 22m from Dorr
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dorr and Sunny near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179 miles (288 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Dorr and 89.5 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.80 one way or $47.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Perry

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

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

BUS

Owosso, MI

19 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

21 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

25 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Flint station

50 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dorr and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 142.72 mi (229.69 km).

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#1 Dorr

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

Population7,925
Coordinates42.7253100, -85.7225300
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.722564, 42.725317)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.9 L · about $23.80
Round trip
$47.59
12.62 gal · 47.8 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.80 $47.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.84 $53.67
Premium $4.65 $29.37 $58.73
Diesel $5.30 $33.47 $66.94

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dorr and Clinton Township. The current time is 20:39:01.

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.