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

The driving distance from Parma, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.51 mi
01h 47m
Flight
88.63 mi
142.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.63 mi
Kilometers
142.64 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.51 mi
Kilometers
168.2 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Tue, Nov 10, 1:13 AM EST
Return by in Parma
Tue, Nov 10, 3:00 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-11-09T23:26
Arrive Clinton Township
Tue, Nov 10, 1:13 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parma
9:30 PM EST
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
Northfield
MI

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

From Parma
52.1 mi
00h 53m
To Clinton Township
52.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 PM EST
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
57°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 4:00 PM EST
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Union Street

    1668 ft · 55 sec · South Union Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Parma Road

    2069 ft · 58 sec · North Parma Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1074 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    41.1 mi · 44 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  13. 13

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

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

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

  16. 16

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

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

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

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

  18. 18

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

    2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  23. 23

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

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
41.3 mi · 40%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 26%
Groesbeck Highway
7.42 mi · 7%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.78 mi · 6%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 5%
M 14
4.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

41.1 mi · 00h 44m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
88.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northfield
00h 53m from Parma
Leave By
2:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Parma and Mostly Cloudy near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Parma and 52.4 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.39 one way or $30.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Parma and Mostly Cloudy near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Northfield

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

6 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

40 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

43 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

48 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 88.63 mi (142.64 km).

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#1 Parma

Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America

Population731
Coordinates42.2583700, -84.5996900
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: South Union Street (-84.599816, 42.258368)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.96 L · about $15.39
Round trip
$30.77
7.38 gal · 27.92 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.17 $15.39 $30.77
Mid-grade $4.87 $17.96 $35.91
Premium $5.45 $20.12 $40.24
Diesel $6.53 $24.09 $48.18

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Clinton Township. The current time is 23:26:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.