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

The driving distance from Lawton, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
174.49 mi
02h 52m
Flight
152.18 mi
244.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.18 mi
Kilometers
244.91 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.49 mi
Kilometers
280.81 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Sun, May 31, 12:48 PM EDT
Return by in Lawton
Sun, May 31, 3:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawton
2026-05-31T09:56
Arrive Clinton Township
Sun, May 31, 12:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Leoni
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Lawton
86.8 mi
01h 26m
To Clinton Township
87.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Franklin Street

    77 m · 11 sec · South Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Third

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Third

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 358

    1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road 358

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 26th Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · 26th Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Robinson Avenue

    41 m · 9 sec · Robinson Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Glidden Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Glidden Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Front Avenue

    1172 ft · 33 sec · Front Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    20 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    104.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  20. 20

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

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

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

  23. 23

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

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

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

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

  25. 25

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

    2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  30. 30

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

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  31. 31

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
105 mi · 60%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 15%
Groesbeck Highway
7.42 mi · 4%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.78 mi · 4%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 3%
M 14
4.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 52m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
152.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leoni
01h 26m from Lawton
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lawton and Sunny near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Leoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.8 miles from Lawton and 87.7 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lawton and Sunny near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Leoni

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

11 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

40 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

43 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

56 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 152.18 mi (244.91 km).

Lawton

#1 Lawton

Village in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States

Population1,796
Coordinates42.1672600, -85.8469500
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: South Franklin Street (-85.847123, 42.167259)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.16 gal
23.31 L · about $23.23
Round trip
$46.46
12.32 gal · 46.62 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.5 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.23 $46.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.20 $52.40
Premium $4.65 $28.67 $57.34
Diesel $5.30 $32.67 $65.35

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawton and Clinton Township. The current time is 09:56:06.

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.