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

The driving distance from Okemos, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
91.47 mi
01h 34m
Flight
77.17 mi
124.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.17 mi
Kilometers
124.2 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.47 mi
Kilometers
147.21 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 11:45 AM EDT
Return by in Okemos
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Okemos
2026-04-23T10:11
Arrive Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 11:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Okemos
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
Green Oak
MI

Charter township in Livingston County, Michigan

From Okemos
45.9 mi
00h 47m
To Clinton Township
45.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 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 Okemos and Clinton Township.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Okemos Road

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Okemos Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    53.4 mi · 57 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road

    848 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway

    1190 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · West 10 Mile Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Chrysler Drive

    893 ft · 23 sec · South Chrysler Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left

    91 m · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive

    614 ft · 13 sec · North Chrysler Drive

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on West 10 Mile Road

    152 m · 11 sec · West 10 Mile Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Heights Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Heights Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive

    1053 ft · 23 sec · Walter P Reuther Drive

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696 East

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

    2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  21. 21

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

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Okemos 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
53.7 mi · 59%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
14 mi · 15%
Groesbeck Highway
7.42 mi · 8%
West 10 Mile Road
6.73 mi · 7%
Okemos Road
3.18 mi · 3%
John C Lodge Freeway
2.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight left

53.4 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Oak
00h 47m from Okemos
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Okemos 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 Okemos to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Green Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Okemos and 45.6 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Green Oak

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

37 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

42 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

42 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Okemos and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 77.17 mi (124.2 km).

Okemos

#1 Okemos

Census-designated place in Ingham County, Michigan

Population21,369
Coordinates42.7222600, -84.4274700
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Okemos Road (-84.427497, 42.722237)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.22 L · about $12.18
Round trip
$24.36
6.46 gal · 24.44 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.18 $24.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.74 $27.47
Premium $4.65 $15.03 $30.06
Diesel $5.30 $17.13 $34.26

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 Okemos and Clinton Township. The current time is 10:11:14.

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.