How far is Clawson, MI from Detroit, MI?
The driving distance from Clawson, MI to Detroit, MI is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clawson and Detroit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clawson and Detroit.
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Start on South Main Street
10 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 14 Mile Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · East 14 Mile Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Detroit
2138 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
13.7 mi · 15 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
2456 ft · 38 sec · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lafayette Avenue
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto Macomb Street
1196 ft · 40 sec · Macomb Street
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Turn left onto Beaubien Street
636 ft · 23 sec · Beaubien Street
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Turn right onto East Lafayette Street
674 ft · 21 sec · East Lafayette Street
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Continue on Bates Street
909 ft · 26 sec · Bates Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Congress Street
99 m · 17 sec · East Congress Street
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Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
137 m · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Turn right onto Cadillac Square
39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clawson and Detroit.
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.
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
13.7 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Clawson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Detroit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clawson to Detroit?
The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Hazel Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Clawson and 8.9 miles from Detroit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:46 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 Mostly Cloudy around Clawson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Detroit.
Stop Ideas Near Hazel Park
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 Hazel Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clawson and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 14.86 mi (23.92 km).
#1 Clawson
City in Oakland County in the U.
| Population | 11,731 |
| Coordinates | 42.5333700, -83.1463200 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Detroit
The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.
| Population | 665,369 |
| Coordinates | 42.3314300, -83.0457500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)
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 26m |
| 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 13m |
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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