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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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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
23.7 mi · 25 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
2135 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
1875 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
138 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BL I-94: Benton Harbor, St Joseph, DOWNTOWN
1.6 mi · 3 min · BL I-94
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Continue on East Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
25 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
27 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1158 ft · 25 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on North Wayne Street
1901 ft · 43 sec · North Wayne Street
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Turn straight onto Port Street
1066 ft · 33 sec · Port Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
103 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parma.
Albion station
Jackson station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
East Lansing station
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).
#1 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Joseph
City in and county seat of Berrien County, Michigan
| Population | 8,290 |
| Coordinates | 42.1097600, -86.4800200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Joseph (-86.48002, 42.10976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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