How far is Clinton Township, MI from Highland Park, MI?
The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Highland Park, MI is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Highland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Highland Park.
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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
7.3 mi · 12 min · South Groesbeck Highway
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Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
2669 ft · 59 sec · East 11 Mile Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 696 West
1546 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi · 25 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
2135 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
1875 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
66.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Wheatfield Parkway
1796 ft · 32 sec · Wheatfield Parkway
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Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue
2.7 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East Michigan Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamblin Street
107 m · 7 sec · Hamblin Street
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Continue on East Hamblin Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East Hamblin Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Avenue
824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue
6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn slight right onto M-89
1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89
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Continue on M 89
5.7 mi · 6 min · M 89
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Turn right onto North 37th Street
1321 ft · 1 min · North 37th Street
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Turn left onto East D Avenue
877 ft · 39 sec · East D Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on East D Avenue
548 ft · 26 sec · East D Avenue
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Turn right onto North 37th Street
2654 ft · 1 min · North 37th Street
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Turn left onto East CD Avenue
2527 ft · 1 min · East CD Avenue
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Continue on North 36th Street
1395 ft · 38 sec · North 36th Street
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Continue on West Gull Lake Drive
3087 ft · 1 min · West Gull Lake Drive
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Turn right onto East C Avenue
158 m · 23 sec · East C Avenue
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Continue on Fraulin Drive
108 m · 16 sec · Fraulin Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fraulin Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Highland Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
66.7 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton Township and Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Highland Park?
The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Clinton Township and 75.4 miles from Highland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton Township and Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Chelsea
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chelsea.
Ann Arbor station
Jackson station
East Lansing station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 128.04 mi (206.06 km).
#1 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland Park
Town in Michigan, United States
| Population | 10,712 |
| Coordinates | 42.3958700, -85.4197300 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Park (-85.41973, 42.39587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.02 | $40.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.58 | $45.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.71 | $49.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.16 | $56.33 |
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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