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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Alamo, MI is about 169 miles (272 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169 mi
03h 14m
Flight
142.8 mi
229.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
169 mi
Kilometers
271.98 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamo
Thu, Apr 16, 11:18 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 16, 2:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-16T08:04
Arrive Alamo
Thu, Apr 16, 11:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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 Clinton Township
84.3 mi
01h 37m
To Alamo
84.7 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 18 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 56 sec · White Oaks Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Groesbeck Highway

    7.3 mi · 12 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road

    2669 ft · 59 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 696 West

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    23.7 mi · 25 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

    1875 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

    89.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business Spur: Downtown Kalamazoo

    2823 ft · 1 min · Business Spur I-94

  18. 18

    Continue on Amvets Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Amvets Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto King Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · King Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Michigan Avenue

    621 ft · 13 sec · East Michigan Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on East Kalamazoo Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Kalamazoo Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Park Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Park Street

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Alamo

    1975 ft · 55 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West D Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West D Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North 6th Street

    24 m · 2 sec · North 6th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Alamo.

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
89.9 mi · 53%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi · 14%
M 14
22.5 mi · 13%
North Park Street
8.81 mi · 5%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 4%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

89.9 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
142.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grass Lake
01h 37m from Clinton Township
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton Township and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alamo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169 miles (272 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grass Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Clinton Township and 84.7 miles from Alamo.

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 26.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.48 one way or $44.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton Township and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alamo.

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 Clinton Township and Alamo. Straight-line distance: 142.8 mi (229.82 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alamo

Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Population3,970
Coordinates42.3753100, -85.7077900
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Alamo (-85.70779, 42.37531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.96 gal
22.57 L · about $22.48
Round trip
$44.95
11.92 gal · 45.14 L
Estimated CO2
53 kg one way
Round trip: 105.9 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.48 $44.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.35 $50.70
Premium $4.65 $27.74 $55.48
Diesel $5.30 $31.61 $63.22

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Alamo. The current time is 08:04:26.

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.