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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Clyde, MI is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
48.55 mi
01h 07m
Flight
36.07 mi
58.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.07 mi
Kilometers
58.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.55 mi
Kilometers
78.13 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clyde
Thu, May 7, 12:21 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Thu, May 7, 1:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-05-07T11:14
Arrive Clyde
Thu, May 7, 12:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Auburn Hills
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan

From Clinton Township
24.2 mi
00h 33m
To Clyde
24.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.7 mi · 20 min · Hall Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint

    2907 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Dixie Highway, Waterford

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dixie Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto White Lake Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · White Lake Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Andersonville Road

    2557 ft · 53 sec · Andersonville Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto White Lake Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · White Lake Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward White Lake Road

    29 m · 3 sec · White Lake Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto White Lake Road

    694 ft · 14 sec · White Lake Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward White Lake Road

    73 m · 7 sec · White Lake Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto White Lake Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · White Lake Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Milford Road

    3267 ft · 1 min · Milford Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    93 m · 15 sec · Railroad Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Bishop

    112 m · 16 sec · Bishop

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bishop

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hall Road
15.8 mi · 33%
I 75 North
15.3 mi · 32%
White Lake Road
10 mi · 21%
Dixie Highway
1.69 mi · 3%
Cass Avenue
1.59 mi · 3%
Romeo Plank Road
1.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hall Road

Merge slight right onto Hall Road

15.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
36.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn Hills
00h 33m from Clinton Township
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Clinton Township and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Clyde.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Auburn Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Clinton Township and 24.3 miles from Clyde.

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

The direct path is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Clinton Township and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Clyde.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn Hills

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 Auburn Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.1 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn Hills.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

8 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

17 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

23 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Clyde. Straight-line distance: 36.07 mi (58.05 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 Clyde

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

Population5,435
Coordinates42.6808600, -83.6180000
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Clyde (-83.618, 42.68086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
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
1.71 gal
6.48 L · about $6.45
Round trip
$12.90
3.42 gal · 12.96 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.45 $12.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.27 $14.55
Premium $4.65 $7.96 $15.92
Diesel $5.30 $9.07 $18.14

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Clyde. The current time is 11:14:25.

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.