How far is Clinton Township, MI from Ypsilanti, MI?
The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Ypsilanti, MI is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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 12m.
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.
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Ypsilanti.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Ypsilanti.
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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 right onto South Groesbeck Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Groesbeck Highway
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Turn sharp left onto 15 Mile Road
929 ft · 24 sec · 15 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Beaconsfield Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Beaconsfield Street
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Turn left onto Masonic Boulevard
1386 ft · 46 sec · Masonic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue
1992 ft · 38 sec · Gratiot Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 West: Detroit
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
20.6 mi · 27 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
18.7 mi · 20 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
7.9 mi · 8 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 Business: Huron Street, Downtown, Ypsilanti
1822 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto South Huron Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Huron Street
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Turn right onto West Michigan Avenue
59 m · 33 sec · West Michigan Avenue
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Continue on West Michigan Avenue
50 m · 5 sec · West Michigan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Michigan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Ypsilanti.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton Township and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ypsilanti.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Ypsilanti?
The road trip is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Dearborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Clinton Township and 27.4 miles from Ypsilanti.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton Township and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ypsilanti.
Stop Ideas Near Dearborn
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 Dearborn.
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Ypsilanti. Straight-line distance: 42.67 mi (68.67 km).
#1 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ypsilanti
City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 19,940 |
| Coordinates | 42.2411500, -83.6129900 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ypsilanti (-83.61299, 42.24115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.98 | $17.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.24 | $20.47 |
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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