How far is Clinton Township, MI from Grosse Pointe, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Grosse Pointe, MI is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
16.81 mi
00h 31m
Flight
13.88 mi
22.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.88 mi
Kilometers
22.34 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.81 mi
Kilometers
27.06 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grosse Pointe
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-23T04:11
Arrive Grosse Pointe
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 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

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
Roseville
MI

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

From Clinton Township
8.4 mi
00h 15m
To Grosse Pointe
8.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Grosse Pointe.

  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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto 15 Mile Road

    929 ft · 24 sec · 15 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Beaconsfield Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Beaconsfield Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Masonic Boulevard

    1386 ft · 46 sec · Masonic Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue

    1992 ft · 38 sec · Gratiot Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 West: Detroit

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Cadieux Road

    959 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Edsel Ford East Service Drive

    31 m · 10 sec · Edsel Ford East Service Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cadieux Road

    2.5 mi · 7 min · Cadieux Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Maumee Street

    1169 ft · 51 sec · Maumee Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maumee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edsel Ford Freeway
7.3 mi · 43%
Cadieux Road
2.71 mi · 16%
South Groesbeck Highway
2.61 mi · 16%
Beaconsfield Street
1.52 mi · 9%
I 94 West
0.64 mi · 4%
Harrington Street
0.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Edsel Ford Freeway

Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

7.3 mi · 00h 09m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roseville
00h 15m from Clinton Township
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Sunny near Grosse Pointe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Grosse Pointe?

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Roseville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Clinton Township and 8.4 miles from Grosse Pointe.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clinton Township and Sunny near Grosse Pointe.

Stop Ideas Near Roseville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Roseville and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
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Meeting point 10 mi away

City of Madison Heights

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roseville.

RAIL

Royal Oak station

17 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

18 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

21 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

22 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Grosse Pointe. Straight-line distance: 13.88 mi (22.34 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Grosse Pointe

#2 Grosse Pointe

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Population5,122
Coordinates42.3861500, -82.9118600
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Grosse Pointe (-82.91186, 42.38615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.25 L · about $2.22
Round trip
$4.45
1.18 gal · 4.5 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.22 $4.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.51 $5.02
Premium $4.65 $2.75 $5.49
Diesel $5.30 $3.13 $6.26

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Grosse Pointe. The current time is 04:11:12.

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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.