How far is Clinton Township, MI from Detroit Beach, MI?
The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Detroit Beach, MI is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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 21m.
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 Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Detroit Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Detroit Beach.
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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 right onto South Groesbeck Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Groesbeck Highway
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Turn sharp left onto 15 Mile Road
929 ft · 24 sec · 15 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Beaconsfield Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Beaconsfield Street
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Turn left onto Masonic Boulevard
1386 ft · 46 sec · Masonic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue
1992 ft · 38 sec · Gratiot Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 West: Detroit
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
17 mi · 22 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Canada, Lansing
757 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Canada
2443 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
2 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fisher Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Fisher Freeway
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Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway
19.3 mi · 21 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dixie Highway, Downtown Monroe
2435 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Dixie Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Grand Boulevard
1256 ft · 57 sec · Grand Boulevard
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Turn left onto 8th Street
1077 ft · 48 sec · 8th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bronson Street
26 m · 5 sec · Bronson Street
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Turn right onto Navarre Boulevard
35 m · 5 sec · Navarre Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Navarre Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Detroit Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway
19.3 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Detroit Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Detroit Beach?
The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
River Rouge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Clinton Township and 30.7 miles from Detroit Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Detroit Beach.
Stop Ideas Near River Rouge
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 River Rouge.
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Detroit Beach. Straight-line distance: 49.87 mi (80.25 km).
#1 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Detroit Beach
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 2,087 |
| Coordinates | 41.9311600, -83.3268800 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Detroit Beach (-83.32688, 41.93116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.19 | $18.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.05 | $20.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.46 | $22.91 |
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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