How far is Charleston, MI from Clinton Township, MI?
The driving distance from Charleston, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75 miles (120.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 47m.
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 St.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Clinton Township.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Clinton Township.
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Start on Charleston Road
6 m · 3 sec · Charleston Road
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Turn right onto Bay City Forestville Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Bay City Forestville Road
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
2802 ft · 1 min · Cedar Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
15.4 mi · 23 min · Lakeshore Road
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Continue on North Ridge Street
1 km · 51 sec · North Ridge Street
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Continue on South Lakeshore Road
10.4 mi · 12 min · South Lakeshore Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Lakeshore Road
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Continue on Kimball Drive
2.9 mi · 3 min · Kimball Drive
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · Lakeshore Road
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Turn straight onto 24th Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · 24th Avenue
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Continue on Pine Grove Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pine Grove Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Pine Grove Connector
1761 ft · 25 sec · Pine Grove Connector
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Take the exit straight toward I 69 West, I 94 West
1865 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
31.7 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 59: Utica, Selfridge ANG
2593 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto William P Rosso Highway
2328 ft · 44 sec · William P Rosso Highway
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Continue on Hall Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Hall Road
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Take the exit left
84 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right onto Hall Road
607 ft · 15 sec · Hall Road
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Turn right onto North Groesbeck Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · North Groesbeck Highway
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Turn right 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 Charleston 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.
I 69 West
Keep slight left
31.7 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Charleston 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 Charleston to Clinton Township?
The road trip is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Blaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Charleston and 46 miles from Clinton Township.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75 miles (120.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Charleston and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.
Stop Ideas Near Blaine
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 Blaine.
Port Huron
Lapeer station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 75.01 mi (120.72 km).
#1 Charleston
Township in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 2,048 |
| Coordinates | 43.6591800, -82.6860400 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| 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: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.22 | $24.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.78 | $27.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.08 | $30.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.18 | $34.37 |
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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