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

The driving distance from Grattan, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
167.29 mi
02h 38m
Flight
129.34 mi
208.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.34 mi
Kilometers
208.15 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.29 mi
Kilometers
269.22 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Sat, Apr 18, 12:56 PM EDT
Return by in Grattan
Sat, Apr 18, 3:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grattan
2026-04-18T10:18
Arrive Clinton Township
Sat, Apr 18, 12:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grattan
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
Morrice
MI

Settlement in Michigan

From Grattan
82.2 mi
01h 19m
To Clinton Township
85.1 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Belding Road Northeast

    847 ft · 28 sec · Old Belding Road Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Belding Road Northeast

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Belding Road Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast

    9.8 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Hudson Street Southeast

    665 ft · 16 sec · Hudson Street Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on North Hudson Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Hudson Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Grand River Drive Southeast

    3100 ft · 59 sec · Grand River Drive Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Oberley Drive Southeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Oberley Drive Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Montcalm Avenue Southeast

    811 ft · 13 sec · Montcalm Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Montcalm Ware Cutoff

    142 m · 7 sec · Montcalm Ware Cutoff

  10. 10

    Continue on Ware Road

    1978 ft · 31 sec · Ware Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Conklin Ware Cutoff

    141 m · 7 sec · Conklin Ware Cutoff

  12. 12

    Continue on Conklin Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Conklin Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    122 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Peck Lake Road

    1455 ft · 23 sec · Peck Lake Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Hastings Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hastings Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Grand River Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Grand River Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Nash Highway

    2765 ft · 53 sec · Nash Highway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    1339 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    29.5 mi · 32 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    51.5 mi · 53 min

  22. 22

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

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  23. 23

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

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  34. 34

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grattan 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
36 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
54.1 mi · 32%
I 75 South
39.1 mi · 23%
Nash Highway
30.3 mi · 18%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 10%
Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast
9.75 mi · 6%
Grand River Avenue
2.5 mi · 1%
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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
129.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrice
01h 19m from Grattan
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grattan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Morrice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.2 miles from Grattan and 85.1 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.25 one way or $44.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Grattan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Morrice

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

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

BUS

Owosso, MI

18 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

18 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

29 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Flint station

47 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grattan and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 129.34 mi (208.15 km).

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#1 Grattan

Township in Kent County, Michigan

Population3,954
Coordinates43.0842000, -85.3811300
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Belding Road NE (-85.381077, 43.08412)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
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
5.9 gal
22.35 L · about $22.25
Round trip
$44.50
11.8 gal · 44.7 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.25 $44.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.09 $50.19
Premium $4.65 $27.46 $54.92
Diesel $5.30 $31.29 $62.59

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Grattan and Clinton Township. The current time is 10:18:19.

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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.