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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.89 mi
00h 25m
Flight
12.1 mi
19.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.1 mi
Kilometers
19.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.89 mi
Kilometers
23.96 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clawson
Sat, Apr 25, 6:11 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Sat, Apr 25, 6:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-25T17:46
Arrive Clawson
Sat, Apr 25, 6:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Sterling Heights
MI

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

From Clinton Township
7.5 mi
00h 12m
To Clawson
7.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph N
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 18 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 54 sec · White Oaks Drive

  3. 3

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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on East Big Beaver Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East Big Beaver Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Big Beaver Road

    644 ft · 24 sec · West Big Beaver Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Livernois Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Livernois Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    2648 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    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.

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Metropolitan Parkway
7.66 mi · 51%
East Big Beaver Road
3.1 mi · 21%
Moravian Drive
1.73 mi · 12%
Livernois Road
1.5 mi · 10%
North Main Street
0.5 mi · 3%
White Oaks Drive
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sterling Heights
00h 12m from Clinton Township
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

14 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

14 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

14 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

22 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Clawson. Straight-line distance: 12.1 mi (19.48 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Clawson

City in Oakland County in the U.

Population11,731
Coordinates42.5333700, -83.1463200
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Clawson (-83.14632, 42.53337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
1.99 L · about $2.00
Round trip
$4.00
1.06 gal · 3.98 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Clawson. The current time is 17:46:36.

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.