How far is Lathrup Village, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from Lathrup Village, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 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
22.65 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.63 mi
26.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.63 mi
Kilometers
26.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.65 mi
Kilometers
36.45 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 1:07 AM EDT
Return by in Lathrup Village
Sun, Apr 19, 1:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lathrup Village
2026-04-19T00:34
Arrive Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 1:07 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 Lathrup Village
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
Clawson
MI

City in Oakland County in the U.

From Lathrup Village
10.6 mi
00h 16m
To Clinton Township
12.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph W
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lathrup Village and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    71 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southfield Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Southfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 14 Mile Road

    3 mi · 6 min · West 14 Mile Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Crooks Road

    2 mi · 4 min · North Crooks Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Big Beaver Road

    4 mi · 7 min · West Big Beaver Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    150 m · 18 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Moravian Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lathrup Village 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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Metropolitan Parkway
7.85 mi · 35%
West Big Beaver Road
4.02 mi · 18%
West 14 Mile Road
2.97 mi · 13%
Southfield Road
2.4 mi · 11%
North Crooks Road
1.99 mi · 9%
Moravian Drive
1.72 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Metropolitan Parkway

Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

7.76 mi · 00h 11m

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 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clawson
00h 16m from Lathrup Village
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers leaving Lathrup Village and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lathrup Village to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 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?

Clawson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Lathrup Village and 12.1 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers around Lathrup Village and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Clawson

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

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

RAIL

Troy Transit Center

4 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

4 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

5 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

16 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lathrup Village and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 16.63 mi (26.77 km).

Lathrup Village

#1 Lathrup Village

City in Michigan

Population4,051
Coordinates42.4964200, -83.2227100
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.222877, 42.496415)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.03 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.03
1.6 gal · 6.06 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.02 $6.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.40 $6.80
Premium $4.65 $3.72 $7.45
Diesel $5.30 $4.24 $8.49

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 Lathrup Village and Clinton Township. The current time is 00:34:50.

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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.