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

The driving distance from Riley, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
121.52 mi
01h 59m
Flight
92.16 mi
148.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.16 mi
Kilometers
148.31 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.52 mi
Kilometers
195.56 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 30, 1:33 AM EDT
Return by in Riley
Thu, Apr 30, 3:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riley
2026-04-29T23:33
Arrive Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 30, 1:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riley
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
Flint
MI

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

From Riley
60.1 mi
00h 59m
To Clinton Township
61.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNW
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Jason Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · West Jason Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Francis Road

    7 mi · 11 min · South Francis Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Clark Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Clark Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    2920 ft · 1 min · Airport Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 69 East: Flint

    2198 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    48.4 mi · 50 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riley 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
48.8 mi · 40%
I 75 South
39.1 mi · 32%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 13%
South Francis Road
7.02 mi · 6%
West Clark Road
3 mi · 2%
Cass Avenue
1.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 East

Merge slight left

48.4 mi · 00h 50m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
92.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flint
00h 59m from Riley
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Riley and Mostly Cloudy near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Flint is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Riley and 61.5 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Riley and Mostly Cloudy near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Flint

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

3 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

27 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

31 mi away
73 Howard St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

39 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riley and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 92.16 mi (148.31 km).

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#1 Riley

Township in Clinton County, Michigan

Population3,272
Coordinates42.9150300, -84.6805400
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jason Road (-84.68054, 42.914908)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.23 L · about $16.18
Round trip
$32.36
8.58 gal · 32.46 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.18 $32.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.25 $36.49
Premium $4.65 $19.97 $39.93
Diesel $5.30 $22.75 $45.51

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Riley and Clinton Township. The current time is 23:33:48.

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.