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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Kalamazoo, MI is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
157.4 mi
02h 36m
Flight
137.52 mi
221.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.52 mi
Kilometers
221.32 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.4 mi
Kilometers
253.31 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kalamazoo
Tue, May 5, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Tue, May 5, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-05-04T21:49
Arrive Kalamazoo
Tue, May 5, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Waterloo
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Clinton Township
78.8 mi
01h 18m
To Kalamazoo
78.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.7 mi · 25 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

    1875 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

    89.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business Spur: Downtown Kalamazoo

    2823 ft · 1 min · Business Spur I-94

  18. 18

    Continue on Amvets Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Amvets Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto King Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · King Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Michigan Avenue

    621 ft · 13 sec · East Michigan Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on East Kalamazoo Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Kalamazoo Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Westnedge Avenue

    1030 ft · 25 sec · North Westnedge Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    665 ft · 26 sec · West Michigan Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Park Street

    13 m · 1 sec · North Park Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Park Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
89.9 mi · 57%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi · 15%
M 14
22.5 mi · 14%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 5%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 4%
Amvets Memorial Highway
2.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

89.9 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
137.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterloo
01h 18m from Clinton Township
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clinton Township and Sunny near Kalamazoo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.8 miles from Clinton Township and 78.7 miles from Kalamazoo.

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

The direct path is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.93 one way or $41.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clinton Township and Sunny near Kalamazoo.

Stop Ideas Near Waterloo

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

24 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

33 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

50 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

52 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Kalamazoo. Straight-line distance: 137.52 mi (221.32 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Kalamazoo

The second most populous city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Population76,009
Coordinates42.2917100, -85.5872300
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)
End: North Park Street (-85.587302, 42.291709)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.55 gal
21.02 L · about $20.93
Round trip
$41.86
11.1 gal · 42.04 L
Estimated CO2
49.3 kg one way
Round trip: 98.6 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.93 $41.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.60 $47.21
Premium $4.65 $25.83 $51.66
Diesel $5.30 $29.44 $58.87

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 Kalamazoo. The current time is 21:49:13.

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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.