How far is Clinton Township, MI from Three Oaks, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Three Oaks, MI is about 232.8 miles (374.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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
232.82 mi
04h 20m
Flight
196.6 mi
316.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.6 mi
Kilometers
316.4 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.82 mi
Kilometers
374.69 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Three Oaks
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Three Oaks
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:20 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
Marengo
MI

Township in Calhoun County, Michigan

From Clinton Township
116.2 mi
02h 10m
To Three Oaks
116.6 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Three Oaks.

  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

    164.6 mi · 2 hr 56 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Pier

    891 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Union Pier Road

    2390 ft · 37 sec · Union Pier Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Elm Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Elm Valley Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Basswood Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Basswood Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Pulaski Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pulaski Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on West Ash Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Ash Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Elm Street

    20 m · 2 sec · South Elm Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
165 mi · 71%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi · 10%
M 14
22.5 mi · 10%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 3%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 2%
South Basswood Road
1.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

165 mi · 02h 56m

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
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
196.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 10m from Clinton Township
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Three Oaks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Three Oaks?

The road trip is about 232.8 miles (374.7 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.2 miles from Clinton Township and 116.6 miles from Three Oaks.

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

The direct path is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.00 one way or $62.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Three Oaks.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

8 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

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

Jackson station

37 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

58 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Three Oaks. Straight-line distance: 196.6 mi (316.4 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Three Oaks

Township in Berrien County, Michigan

Population1,540
Coordinates41.7986500, -86.6105800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Three Oaks (-86.61058, 41.79865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.22 gal
31.1 L · about $31.00
Round trip
$62.00
16.44 gal · 62.2 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.1 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.00 $62.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.96 $69.92
Premium $4.65 $38.26 $76.51
Diesel $5.30 $43.60 $87.20

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Three Oaks. The current time is 03:40:08.

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.