How far is Clinton Township, MI from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI?
The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Grosse Pointe Woods, MI is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Macomb County, Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Grosse Pointe Woods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Grosse Pointe Woods.
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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
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Groesbeck Highway
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Turn sharp left onto 15 Mile Road
929 ft · 24 sec · 15 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Beaconsfield Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Beaconsfield Street
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Turn left onto Masonic Boulevard
1386 ft · 46 sec · Masonic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue
1992 ft · 38 sec · Gratiot Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 West: Detroit
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 102: 8 Mile Road, Vernier Road
1084 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Harper Avenue
1787 ft · 52 sec · Harper Avenue
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Turn left onto Vernier Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Vernier Road
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Continue on Vernier Road
150 m · 23 sec · Vernier Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vernier Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Grosse Pointe Woods.
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.
Edsel Ford Freeway
Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
4.69 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Partly Sunny near Grosse Pointe Woods.
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 Woods?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Fraser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Clinton Township and 6.3 miles from Grosse Pointe Woods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clinton Township and Partly Sunny near Grosse Pointe Woods.
Stop Ideas Near Fraser
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fraser.
Royal Oak station
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Troy Transit Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Grosse Pointe Woods. Straight-line distance: 9.92 mi (15.97 km).
#1 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grosse Pointe Woods
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 15,225 |
| Coordinates | 42.4436500, -82.9068600 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grosse Pointe Woods (-82.90686, 42.44365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
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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