How far is Clinton Township, MI from Madison Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Madison Heights, MI is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Madison Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Madison Heights.
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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
5.1 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dequindre Road, John R Road
1347 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Walter P Reuther Drive
589 ft · 15 sec · Walter P Reuther Drive
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Continue on Progress Drive
80 m · 6 sec · Progress Drive
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Turn slight right onto East Lincoln Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto John R Road
858 ft · 26 sec · John R Road
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Turn left onto West Cowan Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · West Cowan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cowan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Madison Heights.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Groesbeck Highway
Turn right onto South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Clear leaving Clinton Township and Mostly Clear near Madison Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Madison Heights?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roseville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Clinton Township and 7.9 miles from Madison Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Clinton Township and Mostly Clear near Madison Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Roseville
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 Roseville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Madison Heights. Straight-line distance: 11.74 mi (18.89 km).
#1 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison Heights
City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 29,633 |
| Coordinates | 42.4858700, -83.1052000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison Heights (-83.1052, 42.48587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
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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