How far is Clinton Township, MI from Hamtramck, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Hamtramck, MI is about 19.3 miles (31 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
19.28 mi
00h 35m
Flight
14.96 mi
24.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.96 mi
Kilometers
24.07 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.28 mi
Kilometers
31.03 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamtramck
Tue, May 5, 6:46 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Tue, May 5, 7:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-05-05T06:11
Arrive Hamtramck
Tue, May 5, 6:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 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
Warren
MI

City in the U.

From Clinton Township
9.6 mi
00h 17m
To Hamtramck
9.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Hamtramck.

  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

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I-696 West to Southbound Mound Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · I-696 West to Southbound Mound Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Mound Road

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Mound Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Caniff Street

    1333 ft · 36 sec · Caniff Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · Buffalo Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Holbrook Street

    1498 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Gallagher Avenue

    1030 ft · 50 sec · Gallagher Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Street

    57 m · 9 sec · Roosevelt Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 38%
Mound Road
5.37 mi · 28%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
2.76 mi · 14%
I-696 West to Southbound Mound Road
0.74 mi · 4%
Harrington Street
0.55 mi · 3%
Buffalo Street
0.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Groesbeck Highway

Turn right onto South Groesbeck Highway

7.35 mi · 00h 12m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
00h 17m from Clinton Township
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton Township and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamtramck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Hamtramck?

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Clinton Township and 9.6 miles from Hamtramck.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton Township and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamtramck.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

11 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

14 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

16 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Hamtramck. Straight-line distance: 14.96 mi (24.07 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Hamtramck

City in Michigan

Population21,438
Coordinates42.3928200, -83.0496400
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Hamtramck (-83.04964, 42.39282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.58 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.13
1.36 gal · 5.16 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.56 $5.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.89 $5.78
Premium $4.65 $3.16 $6.33
Diesel $5.30 $3.61 $7.21

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Hamtramck. The current time is 06:11:28.

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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.