How far is Three Oaks, MI from Clinton Township, MI?
The driving distance from Three Oaks, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 227.8 miles (366.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Calhoun County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Three Oaks and Clinton Township.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Three Oaks and Clinton Township.
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Start on South Elm Street
20 m · 10 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Ash Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Ash Street
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Continue on Pulaski Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pulaski Highway
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Turn right onto South Basswood Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Basswood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Valley Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Elm Valley Road
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Continue on Union Pier Road
547 ft · 10 sec · Union Pier Road
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Take the ramp right
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
26.9 mi · 29 min
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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 Three Oaks 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Three Oaks and Mostly Sunny near Clinton Township.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Three Oaks to Clinton Township?
The road trip is about 227.8 miles (366.6 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 Three Oaks and 112 miles from Clinton Township.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 9:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.32 one way or $60.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Three Oaks and Mostly Sunny near Clinton Township.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
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 Marengo.
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Jackson station
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Three Oaks and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 196.6 mi (316.4 km).
#1 Three Oaks
Township in Berrien County, Michigan
| Population | 1,540 |
| Coordinates | 41.7986500, -86.6105800 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| 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: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $30.32 | $60.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.19 | $68.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.42 | $74.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.64 | $85.29 |
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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