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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Petersburg, MI is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.32 mi
01h 44m
Flight
62.44 mi
100.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.44 mi
Kilometers
100.49 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.32 mi
Kilometers
140.53 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Petersburg
Mon, May 4, 1:52 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Mon, May 4, 3:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-05-04T12:08
Arrive Petersburg
Mon, May 4, 1:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Plymouth
MI

City in Wayne County, in the U.

From Clinton Township
43.6 mi
00h 52m
To Petersburg
43.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right onto South Groesbeck Highway

    7.3 mi · 12 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road

    2669 ft · 59 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 696 West

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    23.7 mi · 25 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

    1875 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward US 23 South: Toledo

    1 km · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    28.7 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Ida, Petersburg

    787 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ida West Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Ida West Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Division Street

    122 m · 10 sec · Division Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    1278 ft · 28 sec · East Center Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Saline Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Saline Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saline Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 South
29.4 mi · 34%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi · 27%
M 14
14.8 mi · 17%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 8%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 7%
Ida West Road
2.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 23 South

Merge slight left

28.7 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 52m from Clinton Township
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clinton Township and Sunny near Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Clinton Township and 43.7 miles from Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.61 one way or $23.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plymouth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth.

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

20 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

23 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

24 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

30 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 62.44 mi (100.49 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Petersburg

City in Monroe County, Michigan

Population1,130
Coordinates41.9011600, -83.7149400
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Petersburg (-83.71494, 41.90116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.08 gal
11.66 L · about $11.61
Round trip
$23.23
6.16 gal · 23.32 L
Estimated CO2
27.4 kg one way
Round trip: 54.7 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.61 $23.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.10 $26.20
Premium $4.65 $14.33 $28.67
Diesel $5.30 $16.34 $32.67

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Petersburg. The current time is 12:08:43.

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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.