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

The driving distance from Paw Paw, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
174.1 mi
02h 48m
Flight
153.71 mi
247.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.71 mi
Kilometers
247.38 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.1 mi
Kilometers
280.19 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Tue, May 5, 12:43 PM EDT
Return by in Paw Paw
Tue, May 5, 3:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paw Paw
2026-05-05T09:54
Arrive Clinton Township
Tue, May 5, 12:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paw Paw
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 Paw Paw
86.9 mi
01h 24m
To Clinton Township
87.2 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kalamazoo Street

    2241 ft · 56 sec · Kalamazoo Street

  2. 2

    Continue on M-40

    2441 ft · 54 sec · M-40

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    110.6 mi · 1 hr 58 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 Paw Paw 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M-40
111 mi · 64%
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

M-40

Merge slight left

111 mi · 01h 58m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
153.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leoni
01h 24m from Paw Paw
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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 86.9 miles from Paw Paw and 87.2 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.15 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Paw Paw and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Paw Paw and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 153.71 mi (247.38 km).

Paw Paw

#1 Paw Paw

Village in Michigan

Population3,519
Coordinates42.2178200, -85.8911200
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Kalamazoo Street (-85.890921, 42.217805)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 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 28m
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
6.14 gal
23.26 L · about $23.15
Round trip
$46.31
12.28 gal · 46.52 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.15 $46.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.11 $52.23
Premium $4.65 $28.58 $57.15
Diesel $5.30 $32.57 $65.13

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Paw Paw and Clinton Township. The current time is 09:54:43.

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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.