How far is Salem, MI from Clinton Township, MI?
The driving distance from Salem, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Clinton Township.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Clinton Township.
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Start on Six Mile Road
799 ft · 23 sec · Six Mile Road
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Continue on 6 Mile Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · 6 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Napier Road
1 mi · 3 min · Napier Road
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Turn left onto 5 Mile Road
2 mi · 3 min · 5 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Beck Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Beck Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward M 14 East: Detroit
1846 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 4 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 Salem 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.
M 14 East
Continue straight
9.19 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Salem and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Clinton Township?
The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Dearborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Salem and 23.1 miles from Clinton Township.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.41 one way or $12.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Salem and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.
Stop Ideas Near Dearborn
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 Dearborn.
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 35.87 mi (57.73 km).
#1 Salem
Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan
| Population | 6,464 |
| Coordinates | 42.4061500, -83.5799400 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.02 | $18.03 |
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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