How far is Clinton Township, MI from Hazel Park, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Hazel Park, MI is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
17.57 mi
00h 26m
Flight
12.73 mi
20.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.73 mi
Kilometers
20.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.57 mi
Kilometers
28.27 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hazel Park
Tue, May 12, 7:37 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Tue, May 12, 8:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-05-12T19:11
Arrive Hazel Park
Tue, May 12, 7:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 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
8.8 mi
00h 13m
To Hazel Park
8.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Hazel Park.

  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

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I-696 West to I-75 South

    2553 ft · 1 min · I-696 West to I-75 South

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    2649 ft · 32 sec · South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 9 Mile Road, John R Road

    1055 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Chrysler Drive

    130 m · 15 sec · South Chrysler Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 9 Mile Road

    736 ft · 30 sec · West 9 Mile Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto John R Road

    125 m · 12 sec · John R Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · John R Road

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 42%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.77 mi · 39%
Harrington Street
0.55 mi · 3%
East 11 Mile Road
0.51 mi · 3%
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
0.5 mi · 3%
I-696 West to I-75 South
0.48 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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
00h 13m from Clinton Township
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clinton Township and Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Hazel Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Hazel Park?

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 8.8 miles from Clinton Township and 8.8 miles from Hazel Park.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clinton Township and Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Hazel Park.

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 Hazel Park. Straight-line distance: 12.73 mi (20.48 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Hazel Park

#2 Hazel Park

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Population16,209
Coordinates42.4625400, -83.1040900
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Hazel Park (-83.10409, 42.46254)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.35 L · about $2.34
Round trip
$4.68
1.24 gal · 4.7 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.34 $4.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.64 $5.27
Premium $4.65 $2.89 $5.77
Diesel $5.30 $3.29 $6.58

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Hazel Park. The current time is 19:11:20.

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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.