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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Leslie, MI is about 108 miles (173.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.03 mi
02h 04m
Flight
77.59 mi
124.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.59 mi
Kilometers
124.87 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.03 mi
Kilometers
173.85 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leslie
Thu, May 21, 11:52 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Fri, May 22, 1:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-05-21T21:47
Arrive Leslie
Thu, May 21, 11:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Northfield
MI

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

From Clinton Township
53.9 mi
01h 02m
To Leslie
54.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32 mi · 34 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US-127 NORTH, M-50: Lansing, Jackson

    1380 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US-127 NORTH, M-50 WEST: Lansing

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Leslie

    2179 ft · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Bellevue Street

    2302 ft · 46 sec · West Bellevue Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bellevue Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
32 mi · 30%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi · 22%
M 14
22.5 mi · 21%
US-127 NORTH
12.9 mi · 12%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 7%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

32 mi · 00h 34m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
77.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northfield
01h 02m from Clinton Township
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Leslie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108 miles (173.8 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Clinton Township and 54.1 miles from Leslie.

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

The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.37 one way or $28.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Leslie.

Stop Ideas Near Northfield

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

6 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

40 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

43 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

48 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Leslie. Straight-line distance: 77.59 mi (124.87 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Leslie

City in Michigan, USA

Population2,415
Coordinates42.4514300, -84.4324700
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Leslie (-84.43247, 42.45143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.43 L · about $14.37
Round trip
$28.74
7.62 gal · 28.86 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.37 $28.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.20 $32.41
Premium $4.65 $17.73 $35.46
Diesel $5.30 $20.21 $40.42

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Leslie. The current time is 21:47:34.

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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.