How far is Clinton Township, MI from La Salle, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to La Salle, MI is about 68.4 miles (110 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
68.36 mi
01h 27m
Flight
56.66 mi
91.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.66 mi
Kilometers
91.19 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.36 mi
Kilometers
110.01 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Salle
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 3:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-19T00:29
Arrive La Salle
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Lincoln Park
MI

City in Wayne County in the U.

From Clinton Township
34.2 mi
00h 43m
To La Salle
34.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and La Salle.

  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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto 15 Mile Road

    929 ft · 24 sec · 15 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Beaconsfield Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Beaconsfield Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Masonic Boulevard

    1386 ft · 46 sec · Masonic Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue

    1992 ft · 38 sec · Gratiot Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 West: Detroit

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    17 mi · 22 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Canada, Lansing

    757 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Canada

    2443 ft · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    2 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fisher Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Fisher Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway

    26.4 mi · 28 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward South Otter Creek Road, La Salle

    1462 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Otter Creek Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Otter Creek Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    1453 ft · 24 sec · South Dixie Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Laplaisance Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Laplaisance Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Laplaisance Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
26.4 mi · 39%
Edsel Ford Freeway
17 mi · 25%
Fisher Freeway
13 mi · 19%
South Groesbeck Highway
2.61 mi · 4%
South Otter Creek Road
2.51 mi · 4%
Jeffries Freeway
2.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Detroit-Toledo Expressway

Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway

26.4 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln Park
00h 43m from Clinton Township
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Clinton Township and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near La Salle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to La Salle?

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Lincoln Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Clinton Township and 34.2 miles from La Salle.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.09 one way or $18.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Clinton Township and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near La Salle.

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln Park

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

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

RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

7 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

8 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Detroit

16 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

27 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and La Salle. Straight-line distance: 56.66 mi (91.19 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
La Salle

#2 La Salle

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

Population4,672
Coordinates41.8678200, -83.4521600
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: La Salle (-83.45216, 41.86782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.13 L · about $9.09
Round trip
$18.18
4.82 gal · 18.26 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.09 $18.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.25 $20.50
Premium $4.65 $11.22 $22.43
Diesel $5.30 $12.78 $25.57

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and La Salle. The current time is 00:29:53.

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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.