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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on Red Oaks Drive
88 m · 18 sec · Red Oaks Drive
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Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
1165 ft · 56 sec · White Oaks Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive
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Turn right onto Harrington Street
2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street
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Turn left onto South Groesbeck Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Groesbeck Highway
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Turn right onto Hall Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Hall Road
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Continue on William P Rosso Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · William P Rosso Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 94 East: Port Huron
2376 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
33 mi · 35 min · Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 25: USA, Port Huron
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Pine Grove Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Pine Grove Avenue
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Continue on 24th Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · 24th Avenue
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · Lakeshore Road
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Continue on Kimball Drive
2.9 mi · 3 min · Kimball Drive
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Lakeshore Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
10.4 mi · 12 min · Lakeshore Road
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Continue on South Ridge Street
1 km · 51 sec · South Ridge Street
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Continue on North Lakeshore Road
15.4 mi · 23 min · North Lakeshore Road
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Continue on 3rd Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Avenue
2802 ft · 1 min · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Bay City Forestville Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Bay City Forestville Road
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Turn left onto Charleston Road
6 m · 1 sec · Charleston Road
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blaine.
Port Huron
Lapeer station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 75.01 mi (120.72 km).
#1 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
Township in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 2,048 |
| Coordinates | 43.6591800, -82.6860400 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charleston (-82.68604, 43.65918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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