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

The driving distance from Olivet, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
122.86 mi
02h 02m
Flight
102.56 mi
165.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.56 mi
Kilometers
165.06 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.86 mi
Kilometers
197.73 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM EDT
Return by in Olivet
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olivet
2026-04-23T05:58
Arrive Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olivet
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
Howell
MI

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

From Olivet
61.6 mi
01h 01m
To Clinton Township
61.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 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 Olivet and Clinton Township.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cottage Street

    20 m · 5 sec · Cottage Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3061 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kalamo Street

    981 ft · 27 sec · Kalamo Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Ainger Road

    2209 ft · 1 min · Ainger Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2122 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.2 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Lansing Road

    1658 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Lansing Road

    158 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lansing Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Lansing Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-96 EAST: Detroit

    2433 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    65 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  14. 14

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

    848 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway

    1190 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · West 10 Mile Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Chrysler Drive

    893 ft · 23 sec · South Chrysler Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left

    91 m · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive

    614 ft · 13 sec · North Chrysler Drive

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on West 10 Mile Road

    152 m · 11 sec · West 10 Mile Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East Heights Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Heights Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive

    1053 ft · 23 sec · Walter P Reuther Drive

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696 East

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    5.1 mi · 5 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 Olivet 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-96 EAST
65.5 mi · 53%
Ainger Road
20 mi · 16%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
14 mi · 11%
Groesbeck Highway
7.42 mi · 6%
West 10 Mile Road
6.73 mi · 5%
John C Lodge Freeway
2.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-96 EAST

Merge slight left

65 mi · 01h 10m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
102.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howell
01h 01m from Olivet
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Olivet 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 Olivet to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Howell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Olivet and 61.3 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Howell

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

34 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

48 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

48 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olivet and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 102.56 mi (165.06 km).

Olivet

#1 Olivet

City in Michigan, United States of America

Population1,858
Coordinates42.4414300, -84.9241500
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Cottage Street (-84.924148, 42.441447)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.41 L · about $16.37
Round trip
$32.73
8.68 gal · 32.82 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.37 $32.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.46 $36.92
Premium $4.65 $20.20 $40.40
Diesel $5.30 $23.02 $46.04

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 Olivet and Clinton Township. The current time is 05:58:16.

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.