How far is Clinton Township, MI from Watertown, MI?
The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Watertown, MI is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Watertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Watertown.
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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 left onto South Groesbeck Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · South Groesbeck Highway
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Continue on North Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · North Avenue
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Turn right onto 21 Mile Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · 21 Mile Road
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Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue
12.1 mi · 18 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Memphis Ridge Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Memphis Ridge Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Memphis Ridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Memphis Ridge Road
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Continue on Burnell Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Burnell Road
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Continue on Kinney Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Kinney Road
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Continue on Main Street
2651 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Kinney Road
2911 ft · 49 sec · Kinney Road
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Continue on Emmett Road
7 mi · 10 min · Emmett Road
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Continue on Wilkes Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Wilkes Road
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Turn straight onto South Brockway Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Brockway Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Brockway Road
8.4 mi · 13 min · North Brockway Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Peck Road
2621 ft · 46 sec · East Peck Road
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Turn right onto Sandusky Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Sandusky Road
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Turn left onto Watertown Road
705 ft · 31 sec · Watertown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Watertown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Watertown.
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.
Gratiot Avenue
Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue
12.1 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Sunny near Watertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Watertown?
The road trip is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Memphis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Clinton Township and 29.5 miles from Watertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton Township and Sunny near Watertown.
Stop Ideas Near Memphis
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 Memphis.
Port Huron
Lapeer station
Birmingham, Michigan
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 52.31 mi (84.19 km).
#1 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watertown
Township in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 2,060 |
| Coordinates | 43.3411300, -82.8282700 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watertown (-82.82827, 43.34113)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.85 | $17.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
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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