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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.99 mi
00h 35m
Flight
24.23 mi
38.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.23 mi
Kilometers
38.99 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.99 mi
Kilometers
46.66 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Mon, May 4, 3:45 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Mon, May 4, 4:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-05-04T15:10
Arrive Clinton Township
Mon, May 4, 3:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Haven
MI

Village in Michigan

From Columbus
14.2 mi
00h 17m
To Clinton Township
14.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Rattle Run Road

    1200 ft · 34 sec · Rattle Run Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hessen Road

    2.6 mi · 10 min · Hessen Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gratiot Avenue

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gratiot Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto County Line Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · County Line Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 26 Mile Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 26 Mile Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 94 West: Detroit

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Ford Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59: Utica, Selfridge ANG

    2593 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto William P Rosso Highway

    2328 ft · 44 sec · William P Rosso Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Hall Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Hall Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    84 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Hall Road

    607 ft · 15 sec · Hall Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Groesbeck Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Groesbeck Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  18. 18

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ford Freeway
7.33 mi · 25%
County Line Road
5.34 mi · 18%
Gratiot Avenue
5.11 mi · 18%
North Groesbeck Highway
3.31 mi · 11%
Hessen Road
2.59 mi · 9%
26 Mile Road
1.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Haven
00h 17m from Columbus
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Haven and the surrounding midpoint area.
Marine City City Hall
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Marine City City Hall

Marine City , MI
303 S Water St, Marine City, MI 48039
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Park
Mount Clemens City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Mount Clemens City Hall

Mount Clemens , MI
ONE Crocker Blvd, Mt Clemens, MI 48043
Rating 4.2/5 9 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Haven.

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

38 mi away
449 South Eton St.
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Troy Transit Center

38 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
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Port Huron

39 mi away
2223 16th Street
RAIL

Royal Oak station

39 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 24.23 mi (38.99 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Columbus

Township in St.

Population4,038
Coordinates42.8822500, -82.6624200
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Rattle Run Road (-82.662505, 42.882183)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.87 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.69
2.04 gal · 7.74 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Clinton Township. The current time is 15:10:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.