How far is Clinton Township, MI from Green Oak, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Green Oak, MI is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
48.55 mi
01h 00m
Flight
40.15 mi
64.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.15 mi
Kilometers
64.61 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.55 mi
Kilometers
78.14 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 1:29 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-19T00:28
Arrive Green Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 1:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Lathrup Village
MI

City in Michigan

From Clinton Township
24.2 mi
00h 30m
To Green Oak
24.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Green Oak.

  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

    25.5 mi · 27 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    10.3 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Kent Lake Road

    1609 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Kent Lake Road, South Lyon

    150 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Kent Lake Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kent Lake Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Silver Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Silver Lake Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Silver Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
35.8 mi · 74%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 15%
Silver Lake Road
2.16 mi · 4%
Kent Lake Road
1.51 mi · 3%
Harrington Street
0.55 mi · 1%
East 11 Mile Road
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

25.5 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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
40.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lathrup Village
00h 30m from Clinton Township
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Clinton Township and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Green Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Green Oak?

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Lathrup Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Clinton Township and 24.3 miles from Green Oak.

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

The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Clinton Township and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Green Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Lathrup Village

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

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

RAIL

Troy Transit Center

6 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

6 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

6 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

16 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Green Oak. Straight-line distance: 40.15 mi (64.61 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Green Oak

#2 Green Oak

Charter township in Livingston County, Michigan

Population18,993
Coordinates42.4925300, -83.6980000
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Green Oak (-83.698, 42.49253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.49 L · about $6.45
Round trip
$12.90
3.42 gal · 12.98 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.45 $12.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.27 $14.55
Premium $4.65 $7.96 $15.92
Diesel $5.30 $9.07 $18.14

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Green Oak. The current time is 00:28:38.

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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.