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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Charleston, MI is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75 miles (120.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
92.15 mi
01h 55m
Flight
75.01 mi
120.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.01 mi
Kilometers
120.72 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.15 mi
Kilometers
148.3 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Tue, May 12, 10:56 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Wed, May 13, 12:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-05-12T21:00
Arrive Charleston
Tue, May 12, 10:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Blaine
MI

Township in St.

From Clinton Township
46 mi
00h 57m
To Charleston
46.1 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph SE
Destination
54°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33 mi · 35 min · Ford Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 25: USA, Port Huron

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pine Grove Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Pine Grove Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on 24th Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 24th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Lakeshore Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Lakeshore Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Kimball Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Kimball Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Lakeshore Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Lakeshore Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Lakeshore Road

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Lakeshore Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Ridge Street

    1 km · 51 sec · South Ridge Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Lakeshore Road

    15.4 mi · 23 min · North Lakeshore Road

  20. 20

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Cedar Avenue

    2802 ft · 1 min · Cedar Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Bay City Forestville Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Bay City Forestville Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Charleston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Charleston Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ford Freeway
33 mi · 36%
Lakeshore Road
22.4 mi · 24%
North Lakeshore Road
15.4 mi · 17%
Bay City Forestville Road
3.34 mi · 4%
South Groesbeck Highway
3.31 mi · 4%
Kimball Drive
2.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ford Freeway

Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway

33 mi · 00h 35m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
75 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blaine
00h 57m from Clinton Township
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Blaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Clinton Township and 46.1 miles from Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 75 miles (120.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.26 one way or $24.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Blaine

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

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

RAIL

Port Huron

21 mi away
2223 16th Street
RAIL

Lapeer station

59 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

79 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

81 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 75.01 mi (120.72 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Charleston

Township in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States

Population2,048
Coordinates43.6591800, -82.6860400
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Charleston (-82.68604, 43.65918)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.31 L · about $12.26
Round trip
$24.51
6.5 gal · 24.62 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.26 $24.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.82 $27.64
Premium $4.65 $15.13 $30.25
Diesel $5.30 $17.24 $34.48

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Charleston. The current time is 21:00:19.

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.