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

The driving distance from Nottawa, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.3 miles (221 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
158.87 mi
02h 50m
Flight
137.32 mi
220.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.32 mi
Kilometers
220.99 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.87 mi
Kilometers
255.68 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Sun, May 17, 5:22 PM EDT
Return by in Nottawa
Sun, May 17, 8:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nottawa
2026-05-17T14:32
Arrive Clinton Township
Sun, May 17, 5:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nottawa
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
Waterloo
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Nottawa
80.2 mi
01h 25m
To Clinton Township
78.6 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 86

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 86

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 66

    6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 66

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 60

    7.1 mi · 10 min · State Highway 60

  4. 4

    Continue on Mendon Road

    8 mi · 12 min · Mendon Road

  5. 5

    Continue on M-60

    3.6 mi · 5 min · M-60

  6. 6

    Continue on West Leroy Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Leroy Street

  7. 7

    Continue on M-60

    13.3 mi · 17 min · M-60

  8. 8

    Continue on West Leigh Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West Leigh Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto L Drive South

    1.7 mi · 2 min · L Drive South

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Homer Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Homer Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Spring Arbor Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  27. 27

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

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

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

  30. 30

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

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  31. 31

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

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

  32. 32

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

    2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  37. 37

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

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  38. 38

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nottawa 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
40 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
35.2 mi · 22%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 17%
M-60
19.8 mi · 12%
Spring Arbor Road
9.87 mi · 6%
Mendon Road
7.99 mi · 5%
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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
137.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterloo
01h 25m from Nottawa
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Nottawa and Mostly Sunny then Isolated 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 Nottawa to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Nottawa and 78.6 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 137.3 miles (221 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.16 one way or $42.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Nottawa and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Waterloo

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

24 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

33 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

50 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

52 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nottawa and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 137.32 mi (220.99 km).

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#1 Nottawa

Township in St.

Population2,273
Coordinates41.9189400, -85.4488700
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 86 (-85.448865, 41.919108)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.22 L · about $21.16
Round trip
$42.31
11.22 gal · 42.44 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.16 $42.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.86 $47.72
Premium $4.65 $26.11 $52.22
Diesel $5.30 $29.76 $59.51

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Nottawa and Clinton Township. The current time is 14:32:09.

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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.