How far is Walled Lake, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from Walled Lake, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.49 mi
00h 49m
Flight
28.76 mi
46.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.76 mi
Kilometers
46.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.49 mi
Kilometers
65.16 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 4:40 AM EDT
Return by in Walled Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 5:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walled Lake
2026-04-19T03:51
Arrive Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 4:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walled Lake
9:30 PM EDT
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
Birmingham
MI

City in Michigan

From Walled Lake
15.3 mi
00h 24m
To Clinton Township
25.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walled Lake and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on East West Maple Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · East West Maple Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Maple Road

    61 m · 4 sec · West Maple Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto West Maple Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Maple Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Maple Road

    56 m · 8 sec · West Maple Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West Maple Road

    2 mi · 4 min · West Maple Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Maple Road

    32 m · 2 sec · West Maple Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto West Maple Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · West Maple Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gilbert Lake Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Gilbert Lake Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Quarton Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Quarton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Big Beaver Road

    6.9 mi · 13 min · West Big Beaver Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    150 m · 18 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Moravian Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walled Lake and Clinton Township.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Metropolitan Parkway
7.85 mi · 19%
West Big Beaver Road
6.93 mi · 17%
West Maple Road
6.32 mi · 16%
East West Maple Road
4.23 mi · 10%
Quarton Road
2.72 mi · 7%
Moravian Drive
1.72 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Metropolitan Parkway

Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

7.76 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birmingham
00h 24m from Walled Lake
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Walled Lake and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walled Lake to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Walled Lake and 25.2 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Walled Lake and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Birmingham

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

1 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

2 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

8 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

12 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walled Lake and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 28.76 mi (46.28 km).

Walled Lake

#1 Walled Lake

City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA

Population7,080
Coordinates42.5378100, -83.4810500
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: East West Maple Road (-83.481034, 42.537739)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.41 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.86 gal · 10.82 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.65 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $5.30 $7.58 $15.17

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Walled Lake and Clinton Township. The current time is 03:51:19.

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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.