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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Brown City, MI is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
54.72 mi
01h 18m
Flight
43.35 mi
69.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.35 mi
Kilometers
69.76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.72 mi
Kilometers
88.07 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brown City
Sat, Apr 11, 10:33 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Sat, Apr 11, 11:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-11T21:15
Arrive Brown City
Sat, Apr 11, 10:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Almont
MI

City in Morton County, North Dakota

From Clinton Township
27.3 mi
00h 39m
To Brown City
27.3 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Romeo Plank Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    660 ft · 11 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    28 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hall Road

    153 m · 9 sec · Hall Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward M 59 West

    79 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Hall Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Hall Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward M 53 North: Imlay City

    1691 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Freeway

    20.7 mi · 25 min · Christopher Columbus Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Van Dyke Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · North Van Dyke Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Cedar Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Cedar Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Cedar Street

    3244 ft · 1 min · North Cedar Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Van Dyke Road

    12.4 mi · 17 min · North Van Dyke Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Burnside Road

    4 mi · 6 min · East Burnside Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    2359 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    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 Brown City.

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Freeway
20.7 mi · 38%
North Van Dyke Road
17.9 mi · 33%
Hall Road
4.01 mi · 7%
East Burnside Road
3.98 mi · 7%
Cass Avenue
1.59 mi · 3%
South Cedar Street
1.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Freeway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Freeway

20.7 mi · 00h 25m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Almont
00h 39m from Clinton Township
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Sunny near Brown City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Brown City?

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Almont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Clinton Township and 27.3 miles from Brown City.

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

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Almont

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 Almont and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Practical stop 14.9 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
Rochester City Hall
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

Rochester City Hall

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
Rating 2.0/5 3 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Almont.

RAIL

Lapeer station

26 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

38 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

43 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

44 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Brown City. Straight-line distance: 43.35 mi (69.76 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Brown City

#2 Brown City

City in Sanilac and Lapeer counties in Michgan, United States

Population1,243
Coordinates43.2122500, -82.9896600
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Brown City (-82.98966, 43.21225)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.31 L · about $7.28
Round trip
$14.56
3.86 gal · 14.62 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.28 $14.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.21 $16.42
Premium $4.65 $8.98 $17.96
Diesel $5.30 $10.24 $20.47

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Brown City. The current time is 21:15:49.

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.