How far is Columbus, MI from Clinton Township, MI?
The driving distance from Columbus, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 29 miles (46.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Clinton Township.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Clinton Township.
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Start on Rattle Run Road
1200 ft · 34 sec · Rattle Run Road
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Turn right onto Hessen Road
2.6 mi · 10 min · Hessen Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gratiot Avenue
5.1 mi · 7 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Turn slight left onto County Line Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · County Line Road
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Turn right onto 26 Mile Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · 26 Mile Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 94 West: Detroit
1173 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 59: Utica, Selfridge ANG
2593 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto William P Rosso Highway
2328 ft · 44 sec · William P Rosso Highway
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Continue on Hall Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Hall Road
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Take the exit left
84 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right onto Hall Road
607 ft · 15 sec · Hall Road
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Turn right onto North Groesbeck Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · North Groesbeck Highway
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Turn right onto Harrington Street
2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street
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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 White Oaks Drive
1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive
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Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Clinton Township.
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.
Ford Freeway
Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
7.33 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Clinton Township?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Columbus and 14.8 miles from Clinton Township.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbus and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.
Stop Ideas Near New Haven
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Marine City City Hall
Mount Clemens City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Haven.
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Port Huron
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 24.23 mi (38.99 km).
#1 Columbus
Township in St.
| Population | 4,038 |
| Coordinates | 42.8822500, -82.6624200 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
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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