How far is Clinton Township, MI from Highland, MI?
The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Highland, MI is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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 04m.
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.
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Highland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Highland.
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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
1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cass Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Romeo Plank Road
25 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
660 ft · 11 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road
28 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road
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Turn right onto Hall Road
153 m · 9 sec · Hall Road
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Take the exit slight left toward M 59 West
79 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Hall Road
18.9 mi · 26 min · Hall Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Saginaw Street
80 m · 10 sec · North Saginaw Street
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Turn right onto West Huron Street
1817 ft · 51 sec · West Huron Street
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Turn right onto State Street
2930 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Elizabeth Lake Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Elizabeth Lake Road
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Turn right onto Highland Road
14.8 mi · 22 min · Highland Road
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Take the exit left
37 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto West Highland Road
670 ft · 15 sec · West Highland Road
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Turn right onto North Milford Road
1197 ft · 35 sec · North Milford Road
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Turn left
53 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Highland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hall Road
Merge slight right onto Hall Road
18.9 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Clinton Township and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Highland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Highland?
The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Pontiac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Clinton Township and 20.9 miles from Highland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.54 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Clinton Township and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Highland.
Stop Ideas Near Pontiac
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ferndale City Hall
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Madison Heights
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pontiac.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Highland. Straight-line distance: 35.63 mi (57.34 km).
#1 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland
Township in Oakland County, Michigan
| Population | 1,250 |
| Coordinates | 42.6380900, -83.6171700 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland (-83.61717, 42.63809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.84 | $13.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
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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