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

The driving distance from Woodhaven, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 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
42.4 mi
00h 49m
Flight
35.05 mi
56.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.05 mi
Kilometers
56.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.4 mi
Kilometers
68.23 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 6:05 AM EDT
Return by in Woodhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 6:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodhaven
2026-04-19T05:16
Arrive Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 6:05 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 Woodhaven
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
Hamtramck
MI

City in Michigan

From Woodhaven
21.5 mi
00h 24m
To Clinton Township
20.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W
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 Woodhaven and Clinton Township.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Continue on Fisher Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Fisher Freeway

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Fisher Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing, Michigan Avenue

    3086 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Jeffries Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Jeffries Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Chicago, Port Huron

    953 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    17.1 mi · 22 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward M 3

    2977 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Gratiot Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Gratiot Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway

    117 m · 7 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto South Groesbeck Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edsel Ford Freeway
17.1 mi · 40%
Fisher Freeway
12.8 mi · 30%
Gratiot Avenue
3.21 mi · 8%
Jeffries Freeway
1.53 mi · 4%
South Groesbeck Highway
1.41 mi · 3%
Metropolitan Parkway
1.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Edsel Ford Freeway

Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

17.1 mi · 00h 22m

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
+7.4 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamtramck
00h 24m from Woodhaven
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodhaven 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 Woodhaven to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.2 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?

Hamtramck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Woodhaven and 20.9 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 $5.66 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hamtramck

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

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

RAIL

Detroit

3 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

13 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

15 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

19 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodhaven and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 35.05 mi (56.4 km).

Woodhaven

#1 Woodhaven

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Population12,430
Coordinates42.1389300, -83.2416000
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: I 75 North (-83.2415, 42.138931)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.66 L · about $5.66
Round trip
$11.31
3 gal · 11.32 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.66 $11.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.38 $12.76
Premium $4.65 $6.98 $13.96
Diesel $5.30 $7.96 $15.91

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 Woodhaven and Clinton Township. The current time is 05:16:32.

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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.