How far is Clinton Township, MI from Allen Park, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Allen Park, MI is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
34.04 mi
00h 50m
Flight
27.18 mi
43.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.18 mi
Kilometers
43.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.04 mi
Kilometers
54.79 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allen Park
Thu, Apr 16, 1:17 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-16T00:26
Arrive Allen Park
Thu, Apr 16, 1:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
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
Grosse Pointe Park
MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

From Clinton Township
17 mi
00h 25m
To Allen Park
17 mi
00h 25m

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
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Allen Park.

  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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto 15 Mile Road

    929 ft · 24 sec · 15 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Beaconsfield Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Beaconsfield Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Masonic Boulevard

    1386 ft · 46 sec · Masonic Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue

    1992 ft · 38 sec · Gratiot Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 West: Detroit

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    20.6 mi · 27 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on M 39 South: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on M 39 South: Southfield Freeway

    2618 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Southfield Road

    2196 ft · 49 sec · Southfield Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Southfield Road

    671 ft · 18 sec · Southfield Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue

    1098 ft · 34 sec · Roosevelt Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Garfield Avenue

    543 ft · 24 sec · Garfield Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Allen Road

    46 m · 4 sec · Allen Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edsel Ford Freeway
20.6 mi · 60%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.07 mi · 15%
South Groesbeck Highway
2.61 mi · 8%
Beaconsfield Street
1.52 mi · 4%
M 39 South
0.74 mi · 2%
I 94 West
0.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Edsel Ford Freeway

Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

20.6 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grosse Pointe Park
00h 25m from Clinton Township
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton Township and Showers And Thunderstorms near Allen Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Allen Park?

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Grosse Pointe Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Clinton Township and 17 miles from Allen Park.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grosse Pointe Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grosse Pointe Park, 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 Grosse Pointe Park.

RAIL

Detroit

11 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

21 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
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John D. Dingell Transit Center

23 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

26 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Allen Park. Straight-line distance: 27.18 mi (43.74 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Allen Park

#2 Allen Park

City in Michigan, USA

Population26,751
Coordinates42.2575400, -83.2110400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Allen Park (-83.21104, 42.25754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.55 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.05
2.4 gal · 9.1 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.53 $9.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.10 $10.21
Premium $4.65 $5.58 $11.17
Diesel $5.30 $6.36 $12.73

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 Allen Park. The current time is 00:26:21.

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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.