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

The driving distance from Mottville, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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
193.31 mi
03h 13m
Flight
155.08 mi
249.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.08 mi
Kilometers
249.57 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.31 mi
Kilometers
311.1 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 30, 6:31 AM EDT
Return by in Mottville
Thu, Apr 30, 9:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mottville
2026-04-30T03:18
Arrive Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 30, 6:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mottville
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
Sandstone
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Mottville
96.5 mi
01h 36m
To Clinton Township
96.8 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fulton Street

    110 m · 21 sec · Fulton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto John Street

    64 m · 10 sec · John Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    60 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on West Chicago Road

    1113 ft · 28 sec · West Chicago Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Riverside Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Constantine Bypass

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Constantine Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on US-131

    16.6 mi · 19 min · US-131

  8. 8

    Continue on South Grand Street

    8.8 mi · 10 min · South Grand Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    96.8 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  19. 19

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

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

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

  22. 22

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

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

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

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

  24. 24

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

    2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  29. 29

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

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  30. 30

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mottville 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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
97.4 mi · 50%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 14%
US-131
16.6 mi · 9%
South Grand Street
8.77 mi · 5%
Groesbeck Highway
7.42 mi · 4%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.78 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

96.8 mi · 01h 44m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
155.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandstone
01h 36m from Mottville
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mottville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.5 miles from Mottville and 96.8 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.72 one way or $51.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mottville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Sandstone

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

10 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

20 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

52 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

55 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mottville and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 155.08 mi (249.57 km).

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#1 Mottville

Township in St.

Population1,429
Coordinates41.7994900, -85.7569400
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Fulton Street (-85.757016, 41.799521)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.82 gal
25.82 L · about $25.72
Round trip
$51.44
13.64 gal · 51.64 L
Estimated CO2
60.6 kg one way
Round trip: 121.2 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.72 $51.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.01 $58.01
Premium $4.65 $31.74 $63.48
Diesel $5.30 $36.17 $72.35

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Mottville and Clinton Township. The current time is 03:18:18.

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.