How far is Saint Joseph, MI from Clinton Township, MI?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 205.5 miles (330.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.7 miles (297.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Clinton Township.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Clinton Township.
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Start on Main Street
4 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ship Street
1100 ft · 31 sec · Ship Street
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Continue on Wayne Street
2133 ft · 49 sec · Wayne Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1150 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
24 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
27 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto BL I-94
1.3 mi · 2 min · BL I-94
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Continue on US-31/BL I-94
1239 ft · 24 sec · US-31/BL I-94
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Take the exit left toward US-31 NORTH, I-94 EAST: Detroit
964 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right onto US-31
1918 ft · 30 sec · US-31
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Merge slight left onto I-94/US-31
2935 ft · 36 sec · I-94/US-31
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Detroit
137.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue
1519 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Davison Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
2332 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
2346 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-75 North to I-696 East
2136 ft · 52 sec · I-75 North to I-696 East
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road
2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road
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Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway
7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway
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Turn left onto Harrington Street
2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive
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Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive
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Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Clinton Township.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Joseph and Light Rain Likely near Clinton Township.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Clinton Township?
The road trip is about 205.5 miles (330.7 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Parma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Saint Joseph and 102.8 miles from Clinton Township.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.7 miles (297.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 10:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Joseph and Light Rain Likely near Clinton Township.
Stop Ideas Near Parma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parma.
Albion station
Jackson station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 184.75 mi (297.32 km).
#1 Saint Joseph
City in and county seat of Berrien County, Michigan
| Population | 8,290 |
| Coordinates | 42.1097600, -86.4800200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $27.34 | $54.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.83 | $61.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.74 | $67.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.45 | $76.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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