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

The driving distance from Wixom, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.7 miles (51 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
40.51 mi
00h 48m
Flight
31.67 mi
50.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.67 mi
Kilometers
50.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.51 mi
Kilometers
65.19 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 10:46 AM EDT
Return by in Wixom
Thu, Apr 23, 11:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wixom
2026-04-23T09:57
Arrive Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 10:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
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 Wixom
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
Birmingham
MI

City in Michigan

From Wixom
17 mi
00h 24m
To Clinton Township
23.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Wixom Road

    48 m · 12 sec · North Wixom Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pontiac Trail

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Pontiac Trail

  3. 3

    Continue on Ladd Road

    698 ft · 17 sec · Ladd Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto South Pontiac Trail

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Pontiac Trail

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East West Maple Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · East West Maple Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Maple Road

    61 m · 4 sec · West Maple Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto West Maple Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Maple Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Maple Road

    56 m · 8 sec · West Maple Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto West Maple Road

    2 mi · 4 min · West Maple Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Maple Road

    32 m · 2 sec · West Maple Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto West Maple Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · West Maple Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Gilbert Lake Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Gilbert Lake Road

  13. 13

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

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Quarton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Big Beaver Road

    6.9 mi · 13 min · West Big Beaver Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    150 m · 18 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Moravian Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wixom 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
20 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.4 / 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
4.25 mi · 10%
Quarton Road
2.72 mi · 7%
Pontiac Trail
2.34 mi · 6%
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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
31.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birmingham
00h 24m from Wixom
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wixom 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 Wixom to Clinton Township?

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

Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Wixom and 23.5 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 31.7 miles (51 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 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 Mostly Sunny around Wixom and Mostly Sunny near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Birmingham

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Birmingham and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Meeting point 6.7 mi away

City of Madison Heights

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300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
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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 Wixom and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 31.67 mi (50.96 km).

Wixom

#1 Wixom

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

Population14,086
Coordinates42.5247600, -83.5363300
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Wixom Road (-83.536017, 42.524796)
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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wixom and Clinton Township. The current time is 09:57:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.