How far is Clinton Township, MI from Climax, MI?
The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Climax, MI is about 145 miles (233.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (202 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Climax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Climax.
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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 · 56 sec · White Oaks Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive
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Turn right onto Harrington Street
2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street
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Turn right onto South Groesbeck Highway
7.3 mi · 12 min · South Groesbeck Highway
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Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
2669 ft · 59 sec · East 11 Mile Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 696 West
1546 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi · 25 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
2135 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
1875 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M-37: Climax, Augusta
1135 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto West Columbia Avenue
1009 ft · 16 sec · West Columbia Avenue
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Continue on Mercury Drive
2.2 mi · 3 min · Mercury Drive
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Continue on East M N Avenue
1286 ft · 41 sec · East M N Avenue
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Turn left onto South 44th Street
1374 ft · 38 sec · South 44th Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Maple Street
72 m · 6 sec · East Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Climax.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
78.4 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Mostly Clear near Climax.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Climax?
The road trip is about 145 miles (233.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Clinton Township and 72.7 miles from Climax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.5 miles (202 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.88 one way or $43.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clinton Township and Mostly Clear near Climax.
Stop Ideas Near Chelsea
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 Chelsea.
Ann Arbor station
Jackson station
East Lansing station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Climax. Straight-line distance: 125.52 mi (202.01 km).
#1 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Climax
Village in Michigan
| Population | 780 |
| Coordinates | 42.2383800, -85.3349900 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Climax (-85.33499, 42.23838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $4.27 | $21.88 | $43.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $25.42 | $50.83 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $28.46 | $56.91 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $33.69 | $67.38 |
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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