How far is Clinton Township, MI from Grosse Ile, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Grosse Ile, MI is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
44.83 mi
01h 12m
Flight
33.64 mi
54.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.64 mi
Kilometers
54.14 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.83 mi
Kilometers
72.15 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grosse Ile
Sun, Apr 19, 6:19 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 7:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-19T05:06
Arrive Grosse Ile
Sun, Apr 19, 6:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Detroit
MI

The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.

From Clinton Township
22.4 mi
00h 36m
To Grosse Ile
22.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Grosse Ile.

  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

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Fisher Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Road

    1416 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Southfield Road

    59 m · 4 sec · Southfield Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left

    157 m · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Southfield Road

    3172 ft · 1 min · Southfield Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Fort Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Fort Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    49 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Quarry Road

    2245 ft · 1 min · Quarry Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Road

  25. 25

    Turn sharp right onto West Jefferson Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Jefferson Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Bridge Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bridge Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Meridian Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Meridian Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Macomb Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Macomb Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Mathias Drive

    116 m · 22 sec · Mathias Drive

  30. 30

    Continue on Mathias Drive

    63 m · 9 sec · Mathias Drive

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mathias Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edsel Ford Freeway
17 mi · 38%
Fisher Freeway
6.94 mi · 15%
Fort Street
4.08 mi · 9%
Meridian Road
2.88 mi · 6%
South Groesbeck Highway
2.61 mi · 6%
Jeffries Freeway
2.04 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Edsel Ford Freeway

Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

17 mi · 00h 22m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Detroit
00h 36m from Clinton Township
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Clinton Township and Chance Rain Showers near Grosse Ile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Grosse Ile?

The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Detroit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Clinton Township and 22.4 miles from Grosse Ile.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Clinton Township and Chance Rain Showers near Grosse Ile.

Stop Ideas Near Detroit

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

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

RAIL

Detroit

5 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

13 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

16 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

19 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Grosse Ile. Straight-line distance: 33.64 mi (54.14 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Grosse Ile

#2 Grosse Ile

Census-designated place in Wayne County, Michigan

Population10,100
Coordinates42.1292100, -83.1443700
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Grosse Ile (-83.14437, 42.12921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.99 L · about $5.96
Round trip
$11.92
3.16 gal · 11.98 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.96 $11.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.72 $13.44
Premium $4.65 $7.35 $14.71
Diesel $5.30 $8.38 $16.76

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Grosse Ile. The current time is 05:06:34.

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.