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

The driving distance from Alamo, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
172.39 mi
02h 48m
Flight
142.8 mi
229.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.8 mi
Kilometers
229.82 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.39 mi
Kilometers
277.44 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 30, 1:17 PM EDT
Return by in Alamo
Thu, Apr 30, 4:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alamo
2026-04-30T10:29
Arrive Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 30, 1:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alamo
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
Grass Lake
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Alamo
84.4 mi
01h 24m
To Clinton Township
88 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 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 Alamo and Clinton Township.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 6th Street

    24 m · 7 sec · North 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West D Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West D Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 131 South, M 43 West: Kalamazoo

    1796 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on BUS US-131

    4.8 mi · 5 min · BUS US-131

  6. 6

    Continue on North Westnedge Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Westnedge Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Michigan Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto King Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · King Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Amvets Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Amvets Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward I 94 East

    90.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Business Spur I-94

  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 Alamo 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
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Business Spur I-94
45.3 mi · 26%
I 94 East
45.3 mi · 26%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 15%
Groesbeck Highway
7.42 mi · 4%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.78 mi · 4%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Business Spur I-94

Take the exit straight toward I 94 East

90.6 mi · 01h 38m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
142.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grass Lake
01h 24m from Alamo
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Alamo 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 Alamo to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Grass Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Alamo and 88 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.93 one way or $45.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Alamo and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Grass Lake

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

15 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alamo and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 142.8 mi (229.82 km).

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#1 Alamo

Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Population3,970
Coordinates42.3753100, -85.7077900
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North 6th Street (-85.707864, 42.375308)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23.03 L · about $22.93
Round trip
$45.86
12.16 gal · 46.06 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.93 $45.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.86 $51.72
Premium $4.65 $28.30 $56.59
Diesel $5.30 $32.25 $64.50

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 Alamo and Clinton Township. The current time is 10:29:00.

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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.