How far is Hamtramck, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from Hamtramck, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
21.82 mi
00h 32m
Flight
14.96 mi
24.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.96 mi
Kilometers
24.07 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.82 mi
Kilometers
35.12 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Tue, May 5, 5:33 AM EDT
Return by in Hamtramck
Tue, May 5, 6:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamtramck
2026-05-05T05:00
Arrive Clinton Township
Tue, May 5, 5:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hamtramck
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 Hamtramck
9.6 mi
00h 16m
To Clinton Township
12.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamtramck and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gallagher Avenue

    1030 ft · 49 sec · Gallagher Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Holbrook Street

    1498 ft · 50 sec · Holbrook Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Buffalo Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · Buffalo Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Caniff Street

    1364 ft · 41 sec · Caniff Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mound Road

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Mound Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1826 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound Mound Road to I-696 East

    2362 ft · 58 sec · Northbound Mound Road to I-696 East

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

    2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Groesbeck Highway
7.42 mi · 34%
Mound Road
5.12 mi · 23%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
2.85 mi · 13%
Harrington Street
0.55 mi · 3%
Buffalo Street
0.52 mi · 2%
East 11 Mile Road
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Groesbeck Highway

Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

7.42 mi · 00h 12m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
00h 16m from Hamtramck
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hamtramck and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamtramck to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 9.6 miles from Hamtramck and 12.2 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hamtramck and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton Township.

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 Hamtramck and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 14.96 mi (24.07 km).

Hamtramck

#1 Hamtramck

City in Michigan

Population21,438
Coordinates42.3928200, -83.0496400
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.049652, 42.392837)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.91 L · about $2.90
Round trip
$5.81
1.54 gal · 5.82 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.90 $5.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.27 $6.55
Premium $4.65 $3.58 $7.17
Diesel $5.30 $4.08 $8.17

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamtramck and Clinton Township. The current time is 05:00:53.

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.