How far is Clinton Township, MI from Columbus, MI?
The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Columbus, MI is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
City in Macomb County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Columbus.
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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
7.4 mi · 8 min · Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City
2013 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto 26 Mile Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · 26 Mile Road
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Turn left onto County Line Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · County Line Road
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Turn slight right onto Gratiot Avenue
5.1 mi · 7 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Turn left onto Hessen Road
2.6 mi · 10 min · Hessen Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rattle Run Road
1200 ft · 33 sec · Rattle Run Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rattle Run Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Columbus.
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.
Ford Freeway
Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
7.39 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Columbus?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
New Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Clinton Township and 14.2 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near New Baltimore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Marine City City Hall
Mount Clemens City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Baltimore.
Port Huron
Birmingham, Michigan
Royal Oak station
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 24.23 mi (38.99 km).
#1 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
Township in St.
| Population | 4,038 |
| Coordinates | 42.8822500, -82.6624200 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbus (-82.66242, 42.88225)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
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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