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

The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.44 mi
02h 37m
Flight
137.52 mi
221.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.52 mi
Kilometers
221.32 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.44 mi
Kilometers
253.37 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Mon, May 4, 10:58 PM EDT
Return by in Kalamazoo
Tue, May 5, 1:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kalamazoo
2026-05-04T20:21
Arrive Clinton Township
Mon, May 4, 10:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kalamazoo
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Waterloo
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Kalamazoo
78.6 mi
01h 18m
To Clinton Township
78.9 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Park Street

    92 m · 7 sec · North Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Water Street

    102 m · 17 sec · West Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    105 m · 21 sec · North Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Michigan Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto King Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · King Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Amvets Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Amvets Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 94 East

    90.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Business Spur I-94

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  19. 19

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

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I-75 North to I-696 East

    2136 ft · 52 sec · I-75 North to I-696 East

  21. 21

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

    2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  26. 26

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

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Business Spur I-94
45.3 mi · 29%
I 94 East
45.3 mi · 29%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 17%
Groesbeck Highway
7.42 mi · 5%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.78 mi · 4%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Business Spur I-94

Take the exit straight toward I 94 East

90.6 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
137.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterloo
01h 18m from Kalamazoo
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kalamazoo and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.6 miles from Kalamazoo and 78.9 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kalamazoo and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Waterloo

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

24 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

33 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

50 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

52 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 137.52 mi (221.32 km).

Kalamazoo

#1 Kalamazoo

The second most populous city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Population76,009
Coordinates42.2917100, -85.5872300
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Park Street (-85.587302, 42.291709)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.03 L · about $20.97
Round trip
$41.93
11.12 gal · 42.06 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.97 $41.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.65 $47.29
Premium $4.65 $25.88 $51.75
Diesel $5.30 $29.49 $58.98

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 Kalamazoo and Clinton Township. The current time is 20:21:21.

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.