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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Center Line, MI is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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
11.83 mi
00h 20m
Flight
8.93 mi
14.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.93 mi
Kilometers
14.37 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.83 mi
Kilometers
19.04 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Center Line
Mon, May 4, 8:43 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Mon, May 4, 9:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-05-04T20:23
Arrive Center Line
Mon, May 4, 8:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 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
Fraser
MI

City in Macomb County, Michigan, USA

From Clinton Township
5.9 mi
00h 10m
To Center Line
5.9 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 53: Van Dyke Avenue, Ryan Road

    917 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on East 11 Mile Road

    644 ft · 23 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2549 ft · 1 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
110.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 62%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
1.93 mi · 16%
East 11 Mile Road
0.63 mi · 5%
Harrington Street
0.55 mi · 5%
Van Dyke Avenue
0.48 mi · 4%
I 696 West
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Groesbeck Highway

Turn right onto South Groesbeck Highway

7.35 mi · 00h 12m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
8.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fraser
00h 10m from Clinton Township
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clinton Township and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Center Line.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Center Line?

The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Fraser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Clinton Township and 5.9 miles from Center Line.

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

The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clinton Township and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Center Line.

Stop Ideas Near Fraser

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 Fraser and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
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Meeting point 8.3 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

17 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

20 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

20 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Detroit

22 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Center Line. Straight-line distance: 8.93 mi (14.37 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Center Line

#2 Center Line

City in Michigan, United States

Population8,090
Coordinates42.4850400, -83.0277000
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Center Line (-83.0277, 42.48504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.58 L · about $1.58
Round trip
$3.17
0.84 gal · 3.16 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.58 $3.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.79 $3.57
Premium $4.65 $1.95 $3.91
Diesel $5.30 $2.23 $4.46

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Center Line. The current time is 20:23:09.

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.