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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Algonac, MI is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.5 mi
00h 45m
Flight
19.83 mi
31.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.83 mi
Kilometers
31.92 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.5 mi
Kilometers
44.26 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Algonac
Fri, Apr 17, 3:46 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Fri, Apr 17, 4:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-17T03:01
Arrive Algonac
Fri, Apr 17, 3:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
New Baltimore
MI

City in Macomb County, Michigan, United States

From Clinton Township
13.7 mi
00h 22m
To Algonac
13.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
61°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 18 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 56 sec · White Oaks Drive

  3. 3

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

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Groesbeck Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hall Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hall Road

  7. 7

    Continue on William P Rosso Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · William P Rosso Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 94 East: Port Huron

    2376 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ford Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 29: New Baltimore, Algonac

    3212 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · 23 Mile Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Green Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Green Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    3183 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Dixie Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Dyke Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Dyke Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Pointe Tremble Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Pointe Tremble Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Saint Clair River Drive

    1958 ft · 38 sec · Saint Clair River Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left

    102 m · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dixie Highway
4.7 mi · 17%
Pointe Tremble Road
4.33 mi · 16%
23 Mile Road
3.8 mi · 14%
South Groesbeck Highway
3.31 mi · 12%
Dyke Road
2.81 mi · 10%
Ford Freeway
2.43 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Dixie Highway

Continue on Dixie Highway

4.7 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Baltimore
00h 22m from Clinton Township
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Partly Sunny near Algonac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Algonac?

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Clinton Township and 13.8 miles from Algonac.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Baltimore

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 New Baltimore and the surrounding midpoint area.
Marine City City Hall
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Marine City City Hall

Marine City , MI
303 S Water St, Marine City, MI 48039
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Park
Mount Clemens City Hall
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Mount Clemens City Hall

Mount Clemens , MI
ONE Crocker Blvd, Mt Clemens, MI 48043
Rating 4.2/5 9 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Baltimore.

RAIL

Port Huron

39 mi away
2223 16th Street
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

40 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

40 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

40 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Algonac. Straight-line distance: 19.83 mi (31.92 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Algonac

#2 Algonac

City in Michigan

Population4,034
Coordinates42.6185800, -82.5323000
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Algonac (-82.5323, 42.61858)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.67 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.32
1.94 gal · 7.34 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.66 $7.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.13 $8.25
Premium $4.65 $4.51 $9.03
Diesel $5.30 $5.14 $10.29

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Algonac. The current time is 03:01:31.

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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.