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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Almena, MI is about 173 miles (278.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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
173.01 mi
03h 21m
Flight
149.83 mi
241.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.83 mi
Kilometers
241.13 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.01 mi
Kilometers
278.43 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Almena
Wed, Apr 29, 9:52 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Wed, Apr 29, 1:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-29T06:31
Arrive Almena
Wed, Apr 29, 9:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 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
10:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Leoni
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Clinton Township
86.3 mi
01h 40m
To Almena
86.7 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    104.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Mattawan

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 652

    2575 ft · 1 min · County Road 652

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Red Arrow Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Red Arrow Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Road 652

    2.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 652

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 375

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 375

  24. 24

    Turn right onto County Road 653

    6 m · 1 sec · County Road 653

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 653

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
105 mi · 61%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi · 14%
M 14
22.5 mi · 13%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 4%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 3%
County Road 652
2.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

105 mi · 01h 52m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
149.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leoni
01h 40m from Clinton Township
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Clinton Township and Chance Rain Showers near Almena.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173 miles (278.4 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Leoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.3 miles from Clinton Township and 86.7 miles from Almena.

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

The direct path is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.04 one way or $46.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Clinton Township and Chance Rain Showers near Almena.

Stop Ideas Near Leoni

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

11 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

40 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

43 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

56 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Almena. Straight-line distance: 149.83 mi (241.13 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Almena

#2 Almena

Township in Van Buren County, Michigan

Population5,196
Coordinates42.2647600, -85.8252900
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Almena (-85.82529, 42.26476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.11 L · about $23.04
Round trip
$46.08
12.22 gal · 46.22 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.04 $46.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.99 $51.97
Premium $4.65 $28.44 $56.87
Diesel $5.30 $32.41 $64.81

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Almena. The current time is 06:31:07.

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.