How far is Clinton Township, MI from Saint Joseph, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Saint Joseph, MI is about 205.7 miles (331.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.7 miles (297.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
205.7 mi
03h 53m
Flight
184.75 mi
297.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.75 mi
Kilometers
297.32 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.7 mi
Kilometers
331.05 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Wed, Apr 15, 6:32 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Wed, Apr 15, 10:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-15T02:39
Arrive Saint Joseph
Wed, Apr 15, 6:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:14 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
Parma
MI

Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America

From Clinton Township
102.7 mi
01h 56m
To Saint Joseph
103.1 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Saint Joseph.

  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

    138 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward BL I-94: Benton Harbor, St Joseph, DOWNTOWN

    1.6 mi · 3 min · BL I-94

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    25 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    27 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1158 ft · 25 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Wayne Street

    1901 ft · 43 sec · North Wayne Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Port Street

    1066 ft · 33 sec · Port Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    103 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    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 Saint Joseph.

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
138 mi · 67%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi · 11%
M 14
22.5 mi · 11%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 4%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 3%
East Main Street
2.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

138 mi · 02h 28m

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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
184.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parma
01h 56m from Clinton Township
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Clinton Township and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 205.7 miles (331.1 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Parma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Clinton Township and 103.1 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 184.7 miles (297.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.38 one way or $54.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Clinton Township and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Parma

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

13 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

16 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

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

East Lansing station

52 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 184.75 mi (297.32 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Saint Joseph

#2 Saint Joseph

City in and county seat of Berrien County, Michigan

Population8,290
Coordinates42.1097600, -86.4800200
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Saint Joseph (-86.48002, 42.10976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.48 L · about $27.38
Round trip
$54.75
14.52 gal · 54.96 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.38 $54.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.88 $61.75
Premium $4.65 $33.79 $67.58
Diesel $5.30 $38.51 $77.01

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Saint Joseph. The current time is 02:39:30.

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.