How far is Clinton Township, MI from Melvindale, MI?
The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Melvindale, MI is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Melvindale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Melvindale.
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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
20.6 mi · 27 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Schaefer Road
2762 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Schaefer Road, Butler Road
1008 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Butler Road
650 ft · 17 sec · Butler Road
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Turn right onto Schaefer Road
746 ft · 16 sec · Schaefer Road
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Turn straight onto Schaefer Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · Schaefer Highway
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Turn right onto Raupp Street
1782 ft · 45 sec · Raupp Street
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Turn slight right onto Oakwood Boulevard
1703 ft · 48 sec · Oakwood Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakwood Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Melvindale.
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.
Edsel Ford Freeway
Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
20.6 mi · 00h 27m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Melvindale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Melvindale?
The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Grosse Pointe Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Clinton Township and 15.7 miles from Melvindale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 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 Melvindale.
Stop Ideas Near Grosse Pointe Park
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 Grosse Pointe Park.
Detroit
Royal Oak station
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Melvindale. Straight-line distance: 24.74 mi (39.81 km).
#1 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Melvindale
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 10,184 |
| Coordinates | 42.2825400, -83.1752000 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melvindale (-83.1752, 42.28254)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
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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