How far is Clinton Township, MI from Ida, MI?
The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Ida, MI is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wayne County in the state of Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Ida.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Ida.
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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
756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive
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Turn right onto Harrington Street
2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street
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Turn right onto South Groesbeck Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Groesbeck Highway
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Turn sharp left onto 15 Mile Road
929 ft · 24 sec · 15 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Beaconsfield Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Beaconsfield Street
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Turn left onto Masonic Boulevard
1386 ft · 46 sec · Masonic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue
1992 ft · 38 sec · Gratiot Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 West: Detroit
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
17 mi · 22 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Canada, Lansing
757 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Canada
2443 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
2 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fisher Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Fisher Freeway
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Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway
16.6 mi · 18 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Nadeau Road
2032 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Nadeau Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nadeau Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Monroe Street
139 m · 11 sec · North Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Heiss Road
2865 ft · 1 min · Heiss Road
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Turn left onto North Telegraph Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · North Telegraph Road
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Turn right onto Custer Drive
657 ft · 30 sec · Custer Drive
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Turn right onto North Custer Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Custer Road
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Turn left onto South Raisinville Road
991 ft · 46 sec · South Raisinville Road
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Turn right onto South Custer Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · South Custer Road
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Turn left onto Lewis Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lewis Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lewis Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Ida.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Ida.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Ida?
The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 35.9 miles from Clinton Township and 35.9 miles from Ida.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.54 one way or $19.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Ida.
Stop Ideas Near Southgate
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southgate.
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Ida. Straight-line distance: 57.45 mi (92.45 km).
#1 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ida
Township in Monroe County, Michigan
| Population | 4,798 |
| Coordinates | 41.9108800, -83.5735500 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ida (-83.57355, 41.91088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.76 | $21.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.77 | $23.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.42 | $26.84 |
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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