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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Macomb, MI is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.8 mi
00h 20m
Flight
8.12 mi
13.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.12 mi
Kilometers
13.06 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.8 mi
Kilometers
15.77 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Tue, Apr 21, 9:36 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Tue, Apr 21, 9:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-21T09:16
Arrive Macomb
Tue, Apr 21, 9:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Clemens
MI

City in Michigan

From Clinton Township
4.9 mi
00h 10m
To Macomb
4.9 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Romeo Plank Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    660 ft · 11 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    28 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Romeo Plank Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    47 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1459 ft · 26 sec · 25 Mile Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    25 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
122.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Romeo Plank Road
6.44 mi · 66%
Cass Avenue
1.59 mi · 16%
Moravian Drive
1.17 mi · 12%
25 Mile Road
0.31 mi · 3%
White Oaks Drive
0.22 mi · 2%
Red Oaks Drive
0.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Romeo Plank Road

Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

6.28 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Clemens
00h 10m from Clinton Township
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mount Clemens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Clinton Township and 4.9 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Clemens

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mount Clemens and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.7 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Clemens.

RAIL

Royal Oak station

25 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

26 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

27 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Detroit

30 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 8.12 mi (13.06 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.31 L · about $1.32
Round trip
$2.64
0.7 gal · 2.62 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.32 $2.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.49 $2.98
Premium $4.65 $1.63 $3.26
Diesel $5.30 $1.86 $3.71

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Macomb. The current time is 09:16:19.

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.