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

The driving distance from Livingston, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 215 miles (346 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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
214.99 mi
03h 27m
Flight
190.07 mi
305.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.07 mi
Kilometers
305.89 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.99 mi
Kilometers
345.99 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Wed, Apr 15, 1:29 PM EDT
Return by in Livingston
Wed, Apr 15, 4:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livingston
2026-04-15T10:02
Arrive Clinton Township
Wed, Apr 15, 1:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
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 Livingston
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
Parma
MI

Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America

From Livingston
107.3 mi
01h 43m
To Clinton Township
107.7 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Livingston Road

    1434 ft · 1 min · Livingston Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Red Arrow Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Red Arrow Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East: Detroit

    2567 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Detroit

    137.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  14. 14

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

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

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

  17. 17

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

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

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

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

  19. 19

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

    2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  24. 24

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

    756 ft · 17 sec · 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 Livingston 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
137 mi · 64%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 12%
I 94 East
10.3 mi · 5%
Groesbeck Highway
7.42 mi · 3%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.78 mi · 3%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Detroit

137 mi · 02h 27m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
190.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parma
01h 43m from Livingston
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Livingston 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 Livingston to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 215 miles (346 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Parma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.3 miles from Livingston and 107.7 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 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 $28.62 one way or $57.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Parma

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

13 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

16 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

49 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

52 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 190.07 mi (305.89 km).

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#1 Livingston

Township in Otsego County, Michigan

Population2,599
Coordinates41.9683800, -86.5430800
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Livingston Road (-86.543084, 41.968322)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.59 gal
28.72 L · about $28.62
Round trip
$57.24
15.18 gal · 57.44 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 134.9 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.62 $57.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.28 $64.56
Premium $4.65 $35.32 $70.65
Diesel $5.30 $40.26 $80.51

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Livingston and Clinton Township. The current time is 10:02:01.

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.