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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Palmyra, MI is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
95.29 mi
02h 08m
Flight
72.29 mi
116.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.29 mi
Kilometers
116.34 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.29 mi
Kilometers
153.35 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palmyra
Tue, May 12, 10:29 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Wed, May 13, 12:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-05-12T20:20
Arrive Palmyra
Tue, May 12, 10:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
South Rockwood
MI

City in Monroe County, Michigan, United States of America

From Clinton Township
47.6 mi
01h 04m
To Palmyra
47.7 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.8 mi · 31 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Luna Pier

    2420 ft · 60 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Luna Pier Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Luna Pier Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Lakeside Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lakeside Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East Samaria Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · East Samaria Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Secor Road

    2648 ft · 1 min · Secor Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Saint Anthony Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Saint Anthony Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    82 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    724 ft · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    79 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout

    14 mi · 21 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Main Street

    41 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
28.8 mi · 30%
Saint Anthony Road
17.3 mi · 18%
Edsel Ford Freeway
17 mi · 18%
Fisher Freeway
13 mi · 14%
East Samaria Road
5.52 mi · 6%
South Groesbeck Highway
2.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Detroit-Toledo Expressway

Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway

28.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Rockwood
01h 04m from Clinton Township
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Palmyra.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

South Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Clinton Township and 47.7 miles from Palmyra.

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

The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Palmyra.

Stop Ideas Near South Rockwood

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

27 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

28 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

37 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

47 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Palmyra. Straight-line distance: 72.29 mi (116.34 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Palmyra

Civil township of Lenawee County of Michigan, USA

Population1,980
Coordinates41.8597700, -83.9357800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Palmyra (-83.93578, 41.85977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.73 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.34
6.72 gal · 25.46 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.67 $25.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.29 $28.58
Premium $4.65 $15.64 $31.27
Diesel $5.30 $17.82 $35.64

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Palmyra. The current time is 20:20:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.