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

The driving distance from Clinton, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
76.86 mi
01h 28m
Flight
64.44 mi
103.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.44 mi
Kilometers
103.7 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.86 mi
Kilometers
123.69 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-23T01:56
Arrive Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
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
Taylor
MI

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

From Clinton
38.8 mi
00h 44m
To Clinton Township
38.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 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 Clinton and Clinton Township.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tecumseh Street

    11 m · 3 sec · Tecumseh Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    17.7 mi · 26 min · East Michigan Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago

    926 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports

    2940 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    50.7 mi · 1 hr

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward M 3

    2977 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Gratiot Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Gratiot Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway

    117 m · 7 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto South Groesbeck Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  14. 14

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

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 BL East
51.2 mi · 67%
East Michigan Avenue
18.9 mi · 25%
Gratiot Avenue
3.21 mi · 4%
South Groesbeck Highway
1.41 mi · 2%
Metropolitan Parkway
1.25 mi · 2%
M 3
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 BL East

Merge slight left

50.7 mi · 01h 00m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
64.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylor
00h 44m from Clinton
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton 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 Clinton to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Taylor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Clinton and 38.1 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clinton and Mostly Sunny near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Taylor

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

7 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

10 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

22 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

29 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 64.44 mi (103.7 km).

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#1 Clinton

Village in Michigan, United States

Population2,287
Coordinates42.0719900, -83.9716100
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Tecumseh Street (-83.97166, 42.071972)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.27 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.44
5.42 gal · 20.54 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.22 $20.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.53 $23.05
Premium $4.65 $12.61 $25.22
Diesel $5.30 $14.37 $28.75

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 Clinton and Clinton Township. The current time is 01:56:11.

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.