How far is New Buffalo, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from New Buffalo, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.3 miles (327.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
232.06 mi
03h 41m
Flight
203.26 mi
327.12 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.26 mi
Kilometers
327.12 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.06 mi
Kilometers
373.46 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Thu, May 14, 9:51 PM EDT
Return by in New Buffalo
Fri, May 15, 1:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Buffalo
2026-05-14T18:09
Arrive Clinton Township
Thu, May 14, 9:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Buffalo
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Marengo
MI

Township in Calhoun County, Michigan

From New Buffalo
115.8 mi
01h 50m
To Clinton Township
116.2 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Buffalo and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on West Buffalo Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    1020 ft · 16 sec · East Buffalo Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    1106 ft · 17 sec · Pulaski Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    2041 ft · 32 sec · Pulaski Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1344 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Detroit

    137.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  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 New Buffalo 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
137 mi · 59%
Pulaski Highway
30.8 mi · 13%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 11%
Groesbeck Highway
7.42 mi · 3%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.78 mi · 3%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Detroit

137 mi · 02h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
203.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 50m from New Buffalo
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Buffalo and Partly Sunny near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Buffalo to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km) and usually takes 03h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.8 miles from New Buffalo and 116.2 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 203.3 miles (327.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.88 one way or $61.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Buffalo and Partly Sunny near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

8 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

28 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Jackson station

37 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

58 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Buffalo and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 203.26 mi (327.12 km).

New Buffalo

#1 New Buffalo

City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States

Population1,865
Coordinates41.7939300, -86.7439200
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: West Buffalo Street (-86.743942, 41.793959)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.19 gal
31 L · about $30.88
Round trip
$61.77
16.38 gal · 62 L
Estimated CO2
72.8 kg one way
Round trip: 145.6 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.88 $61.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.83 $69.66
Premium $4.65 $38.12 $76.23
Diesel $5.30 $43.44 $86.88

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between New Buffalo and Clinton Township. The current time is 18:09:28.

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.