How far is Clinton Township, MI from South Rockwood, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to South Rockwood, MI is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
48.31 mi
01h 05m
Flight
40.12 mi
64.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.12 mi
Kilometers
64.57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.31 mi
Kilometers
77.75 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Rockwood
Tue, Apr 21, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Tue, Apr 21, 9:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-21T07:33
Arrive South Rockwood
Tue, Apr 21, 8:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Detroit
MI

The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.

From Clinton Township
24.2 mi
00h 32m
To South Rockwood
24.2 mi
00h 32m

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
13 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and South Rockwood.

  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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto 15 Mile Road

    929 ft · 24 sec · 15 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Beaconsfield Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Beaconsfield Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Masonic Boulevard

    1386 ft · 46 sec · Masonic Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue

    1992 ft · 38 sec · Gratiot Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 West: Detroit

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    17 mi · 22 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Canada, Lansing

    757 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Canada

    2443 ft · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    2 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fisher Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Fisher Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway

    8.7 mi · 9 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward South Huron River Drive, South Rockwood

    1822 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Huron River Drive

    113 m · 11 sec · South Huron River Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Race Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Race Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Race Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edsel Ford Freeway
17 mi · 35%
Fisher Freeway
13 mi · 27%
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
8.68 mi · 18%
South Groesbeck Highway
2.61 mi · 5%
Jeffries Freeway
2.04 mi · 4%
Beaconsfield Street
1.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
40.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Detroit
00h 32m from Clinton Township
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to South Rockwood?

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Detroit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Clinton Township and 24.2 miles from South Rockwood.

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

The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.41 one way or $12.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 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 South Rockwood.

Stop Ideas Near Detroit

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Detroit, 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 Detroit.

RAIL

Detroit

5 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

13 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

16 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

19 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and South Rockwood. Straight-line distance: 40.12 mi (64.57 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
South Rockwood

#2 South Rockwood

City in Monroe County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,648
Coordinates42.0639300, -83.2610400
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: South Rockwood (-83.26104, 42.06393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.45 L · about $6.41
Round trip
$12.82
3.4 gal · 12.9 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.41 $12.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.23 $14.46
Premium $4.65 $7.91 $15.82
Diesel $5.30 $9.02 $18.03

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 South Rockwood. The current time is 07:33:52.

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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.