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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Canton, MI is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
48.26 mi
01h 02m
Flight
34.52 mi
55.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.52 mi
Kilometers
55.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.26 mi
Kilometers
77.67 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-23T03:09
Arrive Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Lathrup Village
MI

City in Michigan

From Clinton Township
24.1 mi
00h 31m
To Canton
24.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.3 mi · 12 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road

    2669 ft · 59 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 696 West

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    23.7 mi · 25 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

    1875 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 153: Canton, Westland

    2247 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ford Road

    819 ft · 23 sec · Ford Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Haggerty Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Haggerty Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cherry Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Surrey Drive

    54 m · 9 sec · Surrey Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Eddington Circle

    701 ft · 31 sec · Eddington Circle

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eddington Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi · 49%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 21%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 15%
Cherry Hill Road
1.84 mi · 4%
I 96 East
1.22 mi · 3%
Haggerty Road
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

23.7 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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lathrup Village
00h 31m from Clinton Township
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Canton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Lathrup Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Clinton Township and 24.2 miles from Canton.

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

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.41 one way or $12.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lathrup Village

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

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

RAIL

Troy Transit Center

6 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

6 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

6 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

16 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Canton. Straight-line distance: 34.52 mi (55.55 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Canton

Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan

Population86,825
Coordinates42.3086500, -83.4821600
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Canton (-83.48216, 42.30865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
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
1.7 gal
6.45 L · about $6.41
Round trip
$12.82
3.4 gal · 12.9 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.41 $12.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.23 $14.46
Premium $4.65 $7.91 $15.82
Diesel $5.30 $9.02 $18.03

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 Township and Canton. The current time is 03:09:58.

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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.