How far is Caro, MI from Clinton Township, MI?
The driving distance from Caro, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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.
Township in Lapeer County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caro and Clinton Township.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caro and Clinton Township.
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Start on the route
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto West Lincoln Street
157 m · 25 sec · West Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto North Almer Street
782 ft · 27 sec · North Almer Street
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Turn left onto East Frank Street
2688 ft · 1 min · East Frank Street
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Turn right onto Mertz Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Mertz Road
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Turn left onto East Sanilac Road
9.5 mi · 11 min · East Sanilac Road
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Continue on State Street
1 mi · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Sanilac Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Sanilac Road
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Turn right onto South Van Dyke Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · South Van Dyke Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Van Dyke Road
19.7 mi · 25 min · South Van Dyke Road
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Continue on North Cedar Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Cedar Street
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Continue on Van Dyke Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Van Dyke Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Van Dyke Road
20.7 mi · 25 min · Van Dyke Road
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Take the exit slight right toward M 59: Mount Clemens, Pontiac
2059 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Hall Road
4 mi · 7 min · Hall Road
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Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road
34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue
38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue
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Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · 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 Caro and Clinton Township.
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.
Van Dyke Road
Continue on Van Dyke Road
20.7 mi · 00h 25m
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 Rain Showers Likely leaving Caro 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 Caro to Clinton Township?
The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Goodland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Caro and 39.7 miles from Clinton Township.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67 miles (107.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely around Caro and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.
Stop Ideas Near Goodland
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 Goodland.
Lapeer station
Flint station
Port Huron
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caro and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 66.97 mi (107.77 km).
#1 Caro
City in and the county seat of Tuscola County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 3,993 |
| Coordinates | 43.4907300, -83.3988500 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.38 | $24.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.54 | $27.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
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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