How far is Clinton Township, MI from New Buffalo, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to New Buffalo, MI is about 231.9 miles (373.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.3 miles (327.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.86 mi
04h 18m
Flight
203.26 mi
327.12 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Clinton Township.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.26 mi
Kilometers
327.12 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.86 mi
Kilometers
373.15 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Buffalo
Thu, May 14, 11:19 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Fri, May 15, 3:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-05-14T19:01
Arrive New Buffalo
Thu, May 14, 11:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:24 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
Marengo
MI

Township in Calhoun County, Michigan

From Clinton Township
115.7 mi
02h 09m
To New Buffalo
116.1 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NNW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and New Buffalo.

  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

    167.1 mi · 2 hr 59 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: New Buffalo

    1876 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    1368 ft · 21 sec · Pulaski Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    1020 ft · 22 sec · East Buffalo Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Buffalo Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Buffalo Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
167 mi · 72%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi · 10%
M 14
22.5 mi · 10%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 3%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 2%
East Buffalo Street
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

167 mi · 02h 59m

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
04h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
203.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 09m from Clinton Township
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Sunny near New Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to New Buffalo?

The road trip is about 231.9 miles (373.2 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.7 miles from Clinton Township and 116.1 miles from New Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 203.3 miles (327.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.85 one way or $61.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clinton Township and Sunny near New Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

8 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

28 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Jackson station

37 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

58 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and New Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 203.26 mi (327.12 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
New Buffalo

#2 New Buffalo

City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States

Population1,865
Coordinates41.7939300, -86.7439200
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: New Buffalo (-86.74392, 41.79393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.18 gal
30.97 L · about $30.85
Round trip
$61.69
16.36 gal · 61.94 L
Estimated CO2
72.7 kg one way
Round trip: 145.4 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.85 $61.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.79 $69.58
Premium $4.65 $38.07 $76.14
Diesel $5.30 $43.39 $86.77

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and New Buffalo. The current time is 19:01:39.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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