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

The driving distance from Morenci, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 118 miles (189.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.02 mi
02h 08m
Flight
89.51 mi
144.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.51 mi
Kilometers
144.06 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.02 mi
Kilometers
189.93 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Sat, May 2, 6:27 AM EDT
Return by in Morenci
Sat, May 2, 8:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morenci
2026-05-02T04:19
Arrive Clinton Township
Sat, May 2, 6:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morenci
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
Detroit Beach
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Morenci
57.1 mi
01h 04m
To Clinton Township
61 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Morenci Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Morenci Road

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 22 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Road 3

    1975 ft · 54 sec · County Road 3

  6. 6

    Continue on Crockett Highway

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Crockett Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Yankee Road

    9 mi · 13 min · East Yankee Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Clark Road

    2687 ft · 42 sec · Clark Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    147 m · 8 sec · Lynch Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Clark Road

    2689 ft · 44 sec · Clark Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Sterns Road

    13.6 mi · 22 min · West Sterns Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Summit Street

    1635 ft · 31 sec · Summit Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    33.2 mi · 36 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Fisher Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Fisher Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Fisher Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing, Michigan Avenue

    3086 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Jeffries Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Jeffries Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Chicago, Port Huron

    953 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    17.1 mi · 22 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward M 3

    2977 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Gratiot Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Gratiot Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway

    117 m · 7 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  25. 25

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  26. 26

    Turn sharp right onto South Groesbeck Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  28. 28

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

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morenci 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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Summit Street
33.8 mi · 29%
Edsel Ford Freeway
17.1 mi · 14%
Morenci Road
15.1 mi · 13%
West Sterns Road
13.6 mi · 12%
Fisher Freeway
12.8 mi · 11%
East Yankee Road
9.03 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Summit Street

Merge slight right

33.2 mi · 00h 36m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Detroit Beach
01h 04m from Morenci
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Morenci 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 Morenci to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 118 miles (189.9 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Detroit Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.1 miles from Morenci and 61 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Detroit Beach

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

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

RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

37 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

42 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

44 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

53 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morenci and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 89.51 mi (144.06 km).

Morenci

#1 Morenci

Census-designated place in Greenlee County, Arizona, United States

Population2,129
Coordinates41.7194900, -84.2180000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-84.218, 41.719497)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.76 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.37
8.32 gal · 31.52 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.69 $31.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.69 $35.38
Premium $4.65 $19.36 $38.72
Diesel $5.30 $22.06 $44.13

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Morenci and Clinton Township. The current time is 04:19:05.

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.