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

The driving distance from Kinderhook, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (193 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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
151.71 mi
02h 36m
Flight
119.9 mi
192.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.9 mi
Kilometers
192.96 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.71 mi
Kilometers
244.15 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM EDT
Return by in Kinderhook
Thu, Apr 23, 9:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kinderhook
2026-04-23T04:20
Arrive Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kinderhook
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
Chelsea
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Kinderhook
75.7 mi
01h 18m
To Clinton Township
76 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Angola Road

    10 m · 6 sec · South Angola Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Copeland Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Copeland Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    2498 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward M 60: Three Rivers, Jackson

    2113 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto M-60

    9.6 mi · 12 min · M-60

  7. 7

    Continue on West Leigh Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West Leigh Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto L Drive South

    1.7 mi · 2 min · L Drive South

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Homer Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Homer Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Spring Arbor Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I-75 North to I-696 East

    2136 ft · 52 sec · I-75 North to I-696 East

  31. 31

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

    2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  37. 37

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
35.2 mi · 23%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 18%
East Copeland Road
22.5 mi · 15%
M-60
12.5 mi · 8%
Spring Arbor Road
9.87 mi · 7%
Groesbeck Highway
7.42 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
119.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
01h 18m from Kinderhook
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kinderhook 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 Kinderhook to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Kinderhook and 76 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 119.9 miles (193 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.17 one way or $40.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

32 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

59 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

61 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kinderhook and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 119.9 mi (192.96 km).

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#1 Kinderhook

Township in Branch County, Michigan

Population1,501
Coordinates41.7967200, -85.0052400
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: South Angola Road (-85.005129, 41.79672)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.26 L · about $20.17
Round trip
$40.35
10.7 gal · 40.52 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.17 $40.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.75 $45.51
Premium $4.65 $24.90 $49.80
Diesel $5.30 $28.38 $56.75

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 Kinderhook and Clinton Township. The current time is 04:20:24.

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.