How far is Birmingham, MI from Clinton Township, MI?
The driving distance from Birmingham, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Clinton Township.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Clinton Township.
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Start on Woodward Avenue
147 m · 11 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Continue on Woodward Avenue
1809 ft · 43 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Lawndale Street
95 m · 13 sec · Lawndale Street
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Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
689 ft · 29 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Turn left onto Poppleton Street
1643 ft · 1 min · Poppleton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wimbleton Drive
934 ft · 37 sec · Wimbleton Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Adams Road
2330 ft · 1 min · North Adams Road
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Turn right onto West Big Beaver Road
6 mi · 11 min · West Big Beaver Road
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Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Metropolitan Parkway
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Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
150 m · 18 sec · Metropolitan Parkway
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Turn sharp right onto Moravian Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive
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Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive
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Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Clinton Township.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Metropolitan Parkway
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
7.76 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Birmingham and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Clinton Township.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Clinton Township?
The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sterling Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Birmingham and 8.5 miles from Clinton Township.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Birmingham and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Clinton Township.
Stop Ideas Near Sterling Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sterling Heights.
Birmingham, Michigan
Royal Oak station
Troy Transit Center
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 15.09 mi (24.28 km).
#1 Birmingham
City in Michigan
| Population | 21,312 |
| Coordinates | 42.5467000, -83.2113200 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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