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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Lawrence, MI is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.37 mi
03h 26m
Flight
161.77 mi
260.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.77 mi
Kilometers
260.34 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.37 mi
Kilometers
295.11 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Fri, Oct 16, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Fri, Oct 16, 4:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-10-15T21:13
Arrive Lawrence
Fri, Oct 16, 12:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Jackson
MI

City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States

From Clinton Township
91.5 mi
01h 43m
To Lawrence
91.9 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph ESE
Destination
47°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    119 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Lawrence

    1398 ft · 53 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 52nd Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · 52nd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Paw Paw Street

    3008 ft · 2 min · South Paw Paw Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Saint Joseph Street

    13 m · 1 sec · West Saint Joseph Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Saint Joseph Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
119 mi · 65%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi · 13%
M 14
22.5 mi · 12%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 4%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 3%
I 96 East
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

119 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
161.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
01h 43m from Clinton Township
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Clinton Township and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Clinton Township and 91.9 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.72 one way or $59.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Clinton Township and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

29 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

53 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

54 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 161.77 mi (260.34 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Lawrence

Village in Michigan, United States

Population970
Coordinates42.2192100, -86.0514100
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Lawrence (-86.05141, 42.21921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.49 L · about $29.72
Round trip
$59.45
12.94 gal · 48.98 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.59 $29.72 $59.45
Mid-grade $5.25 $33.94 $67.88
Premium $5.85 $37.82 $75.63
Diesel $6.48 $41.93 $83.85

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Lawrence. The current time is 21:13:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.