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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Dexter, MI is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
69.2 mi
01h 24m
Flight
52.33 mi
84.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.33 mi
Kilometers
84.21 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.2 mi
Kilometers
111.36 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dexter
Sun, May 3, 9:03 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Sun, May 3, 10:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-05-03T07:38
Arrive Dexter
Sun, May 3, 9:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Novi
MI

City in Michigan, USA

From Clinton Township
34.5 mi
00h 42m
To Dexter
34.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WSW
Destination
34°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.3 mi · 12 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road

    2669 ft · 59 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 696 West

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    23.7 mi · 25 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

    1875 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Baker Road, Dexter

    1903 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Baker Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Baker Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baker Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Baker Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Baker Road

    158 m · 10 sec · Baker Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baker Road

    20 m · 2 sec · Baker Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Baker Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Baker Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    853 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    20 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi · 34%
M 14
22.5 mi · 33%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 11%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 8%
I 94 West
3.35 mi · 5%
Baker Road
3.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

23.7 mi · 00h 25m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Novi
00h 42m from Clinton Township
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Clinton Township and Widespread Frost near Dexter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Novi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Clinton Township and 34.7 miles from Dexter.

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

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Clinton Township and Widespread Frost near Dexter.

Stop Ideas Near Novi

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

23 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

24 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

24 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

27 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Dexter. Straight-line distance: 52.33 mi (84.21 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Dexter

#2 Dexter

Village in Michigan, United States

Population6,503
Coordinates42.3383400, -83.8895400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Dexter (-83.88954, 42.33834)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.24 L · about $9.20
Round trip
$18.40
4.88 gal · 18.48 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.20 $18.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.38 $20.75
Premium $4.65 $11.36 $22.71
Diesel $5.30 $12.94 $25.88

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Dexter. The current time is 07:38:58.

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.