How far is Clinton Township, MI from Salem, MI?
The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Salem, MI is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Salem.
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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
25.5 mi · 27 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight right
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Beck Road, Novi
1770 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Beck Road South, Novi
539 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Beck Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Beck Road
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Turn right onto West 8 Mile Road
4 mi · 5 min · West 8 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Currie Road
66 m · 4 sec · Currie Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Currie Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Currie Road
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Turn left onto Six Mile Road
2586 ft · 1 min · Six Mile Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Six Mile Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Salem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
25.5 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clinton Township and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Salem?
The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Lathrup Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Clinton Township and 24.2 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clinton Township and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Lathrup Village
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 Lathrup Village.
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
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Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Salem. Straight-line distance: 35.87 mi (57.73 km).
#1 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan
| Population | 6,464 |
| Coordinates | 42.4061500, -83.5799400 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-83.57994, 42.40615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
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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