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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Erie, MI is about 71.5 miles (115 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
71.47 mi
01h 31m
Flight
62.22 mi
100.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.22 mi
Kilometers
100.13 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.47 mi
Kilometers
115.02 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 30, 8:32 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 30, 10:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-30T07:01
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 30, 8:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Southgate
MI

City in Wayne County in the state of Michigan

From Clinton Township
35.7 mi
00h 45m
To Erie
35.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.8 mi · 31 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Luna Pier

    2420 ft · 60 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Luna Pier Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Luna Pier Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Dixie Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Erie Road

    42 m · 4 sec · East Erie Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Erie Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
28.8 mi · 40%
Edsel Ford Freeway
17 mi · 24%
Fisher Freeway
13 mi · 18%
South Groesbeck Highway
2.61 mi · 4%
Jeffries Freeway
2.04 mi · 3%
Luna Pier Road
1.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Detroit-Toledo Expressway

Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway

28.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
62.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southgate
00h 45m from Clinton Township
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Southgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Clinton Township and 35.7 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.50 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Southgate

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

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

RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

11 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

11 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Detroit

20 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

31 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Erie. Straight-line distance: 62.22 mi (100.13 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Erie

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

Population4,321
Coordinates41.7942100, -83.4963200
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Erie (-83.49632, 41.79421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.55 L · about $9.50
Round trip
$19.01
5.04 gal · 19.1 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.50 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.72 $21.44
Premium $4.65 $11.73 $23.46
Diesel $5.30 $13.37 $26.73

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Erie. The current time is 07:01:43.

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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.