How far is La Salle, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from La Salle, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
68.74 mi
01h 15m
Flight
56.66 mi
91.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.66 mi
Kilometers
91.19 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.74 mi
Kilometers
110.63 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 12:15 AM EDT
Return by in La Salle
Sun, Apr 19, 1:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Salle
2026-04-18T23:00
Arrive Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 12:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Salle
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
Lincoln Park
MI

City in Wayne County in the U.

From La Salle
34.6 mi
00h 37m
To Clinton Township
34.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Salle and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on Laplaisance Road

    22 m · 7 sec · Laplaisance Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Dixie Highway

    1453 ft · 26 sec · South Dixie Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Otter Creek Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Otter Creek Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Detroit

    1675 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    26.4 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Fisher Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Fisher Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Fisher Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing, Michigan Avenue

    3086 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Jeffries Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Jeffries Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Chicago, Port Huron

    953 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    17.1 mi · 22 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward M 3

    2977 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Gratiot Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Gratiot Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway

    117 m · 7 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto South Groesbeck Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  19. 19

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

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Salle 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
26.7 mi · 39%
Edsel Ford Freeway
17.1 mi · 25%
Fisher Freeway
12.8 mi · 19%
Gratiot Avenue
3.21 mi · 5%
South Otter Creek Road
2.48 mi · 4%
Jeffries Freeway
1.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

26.4 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln Park
00h 37m from La Salle
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Salle 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 La Salle to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Lincoln Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from La Salle and 34.1 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln Park

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

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

RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

7 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

8 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Detroit

16 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

27 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Salle and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 56.66 mi (91.19 km).

La Salle

#1 La Salle

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

Population4,672
Coordinates41.8678200, -83.4521600
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Laplaisance Road (-83.452236, 41.867727)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.18 L · about $9.16
Round trip
$18.33
4.86 gal · 18.36 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.16 $18.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.33 $20.67
Premium $4.65 $11.31 $22.62
Diesel $5.30 $12.89 $25.78

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between La Salle and Clinton Township. The current time is 23:00:21.

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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.