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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Milton, MI is about 9.9 miles (16 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
9.95 mi
00h 16m
Flight
8.64 mi
13.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.64 mi
Kilometers
13.91 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.95 mi
Kilometers
16.02 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 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

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
Chesterfield
MI

Township in Macomb County, Michigan

From Clinton Township
5 mi
00h 08m
To Milton
5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto South Groesbeck Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 21 Mile Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 21 Mile Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto 24 Mile Road

    16 m · 1 sec · 24 Mile Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24 Mile Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gratiot Avenue
3.45 mi · 35%
South Groesbeck Highway
3.35 mi · 34%
21 Mile Road
1.2 mi · 12%
North Avenue
0.97 mi · 10%
Harrington Street
0.55 mi · 6%
White Oaks Drive
0.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Gratiot Avenue

Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

3.45 mi · 00h 05m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterfield
00h 08m from Clinton Township
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.9 miles (16 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Chesterfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Clinton Township and 5 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 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 Mostly Sunny around Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield

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 Chesterfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.6 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 14.4 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 Chesterfield.

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

32 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

32 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

32 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

37 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Milton. Straight-line distance: 8.64 mi (13.91 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Milton

Township in Cass County, Michigan

Population3,944
Coordinates42.6892000, -82.8218700
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Milton (-82.82187, 42.6892)

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
1.33 L · about $1.32
Round trip
$2.64
0.7 gal · 2.66 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Milton. The current time is 00:07:57.

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.