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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Tecumseh, MI is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
81.16 mi
01h 55m
Flight
66.08 mi
106.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.08 mi
Kilometers
106.35 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.16 mi
Kilometers
130.62 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tecumseh
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-22T22:25
Arrive Tecumseh
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Romulus
MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan

From Clinton Township
40.5 mi
00h 57m
To Tecumseh
40.6 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.6 mi · 27 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

    18.7 mi · 20 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

    10 mi · 11 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Saline

    2046 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto West Michigan Avenue

    19.8 mi · 30 min · West Michigan Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Tecumseh Street

    2966 ft · 2 min · Tecumseh Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Tecumseh-Clinton Highway

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Tecumseh-Clinton Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on North Evans Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Evans Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Chicago Boulevard

    23 m · 1 sec · East Chicago Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chicago Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit Industrial Expressway
28.7 mi · 35%
Edsel Ford Freeway
20.6 mi · 25%
West Michigan Avenue
19.8 mi · 24%
Tecumseh-Clinton Highway
2.91 mi · 4%
South Groesbeck Highway
2.61 mi · 3%
North Evans Street
1.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Romulus
00h 57m from Clinton Township
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Sunny near Tecumseh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Romulus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Clinton Township and 40.6 miles from Tecumseh.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton Township and Sunny near Tecumseh.

Stop Ideas Near Romulus

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

16 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

19 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

30 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Detroit

31 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Tecumseh. Straight-line distance: 66.08 mi (106.35 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Tecumseh

Town in Michigan

Population1,963
Coordinates42.0039300, -83.9449400
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Tecumseh (-83.94494, 42.00393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.84 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.57
5.72 gal · 21.68 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.79 $21.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.16 $24.33
Premium $4.65 $13.31 $26.62
Diesel $5.30 $15.17 $30.34

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 Tecumseh. The current time is 22:25:13.

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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.