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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.32 mi
01h 21m
Flight
49.87 mi
80.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.87 mi
Kilometers
80.25 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.32 mi
Kilometers
98.68 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit Beach
Sat, May 2, 4:09 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Sat, May 2, 5:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-05-02T14:47
Arrive Detroit Beach
Sat, May 2, 4:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
River Rouge
MI

City in Michigan

From Clinton Township
30.6 mi
00h 40m
To Detroit Beach
30.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW

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.

  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 right onto South Groesbeck Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto 15 Mile Road

    929 ft · 24 sec · 15 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Beaconsfield Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Beaconsfield Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Masonic Boulevard

    1386 ft · 46 sec · Masonic Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue

    1992 ft · 38 sec · Gratiot Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 West: Detroit

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    17 mi · 22 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Canada, Lansing

    757 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Canada

    2443 ft · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    2 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fisher Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Fisher Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway

    19.3 mi · 21 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Dixie Highway, Downtown Monroe

    2435 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Dixie Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Dixie Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Grand Boulevard

    1256 ft · 57 sec · Grand Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1077 ft · 48 sec · 8th Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bronson Street

    26 m · 5 sec · Bronson Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Navarre Boulevard

    35 m · 5 sec · Navarre Boulevard

  24. 24

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
19.3 mi · 32%
Edsel Ford Freeway
17 mi · 28%
Fisher Freeway
13 mi · 21%
South Groesbeck Highway
2.61 mi · 4%
Jeffries Freeway
2.04 mi · 3%
North Dixie Highway
1.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
49.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
River Rouge
00h 40m from Clinton Township
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

7 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

10 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Detroit

12 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

24 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

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).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Detroit Beach

#2 Detroit Beach

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population2,087
Coordinates41.9311600, -83.3268800
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Detroit Beach (-83.32688, 41.93116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.19 L · about $8.15
Round trip
$16.29
4.32 gal · 16.38 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Detroit Beach. The current time is 14:47:48.

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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.