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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Belleville, MI is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
48.53 mi
01h 07m
Flight
39.11 mi
62.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.11 mi
Kilometers
62.94 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.53 mi
Kilometers
78.1 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belleville
Mon, Apr 13, 7:43 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Mon, Apr 13, 8:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-13T06:36
Arrive Belleville
Mon, Apr 13, 7:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
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
Detroit
MI

The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.

From Clinton Township
24.2 mi
00h 33m
To Belleville
24.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right onto South Groesbeck Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto 15 Mile Road

    929 ft · 24 sec · 15 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Beaconsfield Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Beaconsfield Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Masonic Boulevard

    1386 ft · 46 sec · Masonic Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue

    1992 ft · 38 sec · Gratiot Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 West: Detroit

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    20.6 mi · 27 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

    18.7 mi · 20 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Belleville Road

    2129 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Belleville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Belleville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    2955 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edsel Ford Freeway
20.6 mi · 42%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
19.4 mi · 40%
South Groesbeck Highway
2.61 mi · 5%
Beaconsfield Street
1.52 mi · 3%
Belleville Road
1.46 mi · 3%
I 94 West
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Edsel Ford Freeway

Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

20.6 mi · 00h 27m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Detroit
00h 33m from Clinton Township
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Clinton Township and Chance Light Rain near Belleville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Detroit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Clinton Township and 24.3 miles from Belleville.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Clinton Township and Chance Light Rain near Belleville.

Stop Ideas Near Detroit

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

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

RAIL

Detroit

5 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

13 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

16 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

19 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Belleville. Straight-line distance: 39.11 mi (62.94 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Belleville

City in Michigan, USA

Population3,865
Coordinates42.2047600, -83.4852100
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Belleville (-83.48521, 42.20476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.48 L · about $6.45
Round trip
$12.90
3.42 gal · 12.96 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.45 $12.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.27 $14.55
Premium $4.65 $7.96 $15.92
Diesel $5.30 $9.07 $18.14

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Belleville. The current time is 06:36:02.

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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.