How far is Clinton Village, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Village, MI to Detroit, MI is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
97.08 mi
01h 32m
Flight
82.13 mi
132.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.13 mi
Kilometers
132.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.08 mi
Kilometers
156.23 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Sun, May 31, 8:02 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Village
Sun, May 31, 9:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Village
2026-05-31T06:30
Arrive Detroit
Sun, May 31, 8:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Village
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
Brighton
MI

Suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States

From Clinton Village
46.9 mi
00h 46m
To Detroit
50.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Village and Detroit.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Village and Detroit.

  1. 1

    Start on Chetwyn Drive

    1013 ft · 47 sec · Chetwyn Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Stoll Road

    2264 ft · 2 min · East Stoll Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wood Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Wood Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Wood Street

    2470 ft · 47 sec · Wood Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wood Street

    30 m · 6 sec · Wood Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Wood Street

    704 ft · 24 sec · Wood Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lake Lansing Road

    2762 ft · 1 min · Lake Lansing Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 127 South

    2216 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    56.1 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    17.8 mi · 23 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward Larned Street, Downtown

    1773 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on West Larned Street

    1024 ft · 34 sec · West Larned Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Woodward Avenue

    868 ft · 42 sec · Woodward Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Village and Detroit.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
57 mi · 59%
John C Lodge Freeway
17.8 mi · 18%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.93 mi · 9%
US 127 South
5.84 mi · 6%
Wood Road
2 mi · 2%
Wood Street
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight right

56.1 mi · 01h 00m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
82.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
00h 46m from Clinton Village
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clinton Village and Sunny near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Village to Detroit?

The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Clinton Village and 50.1 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.93 one way or $25.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton Village and Sunny near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

27 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

42 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

45 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

48 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Village and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 82.13 mi (132.17 km).

Clinton Village

#1 Clinton Village

Village in Michigan, United States

Population2,290
Coordinates42.7958700, -84.5313700
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Detroit

#2 Detroit

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

Population665,369
Coordinates42.3314300, -83.0457500
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Chetwyn Drive (-84.531132, 42.795874)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.97 L · about $12.93
Round trip
$25.87
6.86 gal · 25.94 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.93 $25.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.59 $29.18
Premium $4.65 $15.96 $31.93
Diesel $5.30 $18.19 $36.39

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Village and Detroit. The current time is 06:30:18.

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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.