How far is Clinton Township, MI from Clawson, MI?
The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Clawson, MI is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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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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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Clawson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Clawson.
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Start on Red Oaks Drive
88 m · 18 sec · Red Oaks Drive
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Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
1165 ft · 54 sec · White Oaks Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive
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Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Metropolitan Parkway
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Continue on East Big Beaver Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Big Beaver Road
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Continue on West Big Beaver Road
644 ft · 24 sec · West Big Beaver Road
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Turn right onto Livernois Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Livernois Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2648 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Clawson.
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
Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
7.66 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 Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Clinton Township and Mostly Cloudy near Clawson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Clawson?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 7.5 miles from Clinton Township and 7.5 miles from Clawson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Clinton Township and Mostly Cloudy near Clawson.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Clawson. Straight-line distance: 12.1 mi (19.48 km).
#1 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clawson
City in Oakland County in the U.
| Population | 11,731 |
| Coordinates | 42.5333700, -83.1463200 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clawson (-83.14632, 42.53337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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