How far is Clinton Township, MI from Pleasant Ridge, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Pleasant Ridge, MI is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.36 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.86 mi
22.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.86 mi
Kilometers
22.3 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.36 mi
Kilometers
29.55 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 2:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-19T01:58
Arrive Pleasant Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Warren
MI

City in the U.

From Clinton Township
9.2 mi
00h 13m
To Pleasant Ridge
9.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Pleasant Ridge.

  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

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MI 1: Woodward Avenue, Detroit Zoo

    1189 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on East 10 Mile Road

    916 ft · 33 sec · East 10 Mile Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Woodward Avenue

    1921 ft · 38 sec · Woodward Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodward Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.48 mi · 46%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 40%
Harrington Street
0.55 mi · 3%
East 11 Mile Road
0.51 mi · 3%
Woodward Avenue
0.36 mi · 2%
I 696 West
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

8.48 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
00h 13m from Clinton Township
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Clinton Township and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pleasant Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Pleasant Ridge?

The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Clinton Township and 9.2 miles from Pleasant Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Clinton Township and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pleasant Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

11 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

14 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

16 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Pleasant Ridge. Straight-line distance: 13.86 mi (22.3 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Pleasant Ridge

#2 Pleasant Ridge

City in Michigan, USA

Population2,403
Coordinates42.4711500, -83.1421500
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Pleasant Ridge (-83.14215, 42.47115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.45 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.90
1.3 gal · 4.9 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.45 $4.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.76 $5.53
Premium $4.65 $3.03 $6.05
Diesel $5.30 $3.45 $6.90

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Pleasant Ridge. The current time is 01:58:01.

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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.