How far is Dayton, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from Dayton, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
75.65 mi
01h 35m
Flight
63.22 mi
101.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.22 mi
Kilometers
101.75 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.65 mi
Kilometers
121.74 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Fri, Apr 17, 8:05 PM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Fri, Apr 17, 9:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-17T18:29
Arrive Clinton Township
Fri, Apr 17, 8:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
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
Imlay City
MI

City in Lapeer County, Michigan, United States

From Dayton
39 mi
00h 47m
To Clinton Township
36.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
68°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Clinton Township.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on South Hurds Corner Road

    3.5 mi · 14 min · South Hurds Corner Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Sanilac Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · East Sanilac Road

  3. 3

    Continue on State Street

    1 mi · 1 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Sanilac Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Sanilac Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Van Dyke Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · South Van Dyke Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Van Dyke Road

    19.7 mi · 25 min · South Van Dyke Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Cedar Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Cedar Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Van Dyke Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    20.7 mi · 25 min · Van Dyke Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59: Mount Clemens, Pontiac

    2059 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Hall Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Hall Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Van Dyke Road
26.2 mi · 35%
South Van Dyke Road
25 mi · 33%
East Sanilac Road
4.51 mi · 6%
Sanilac Road
4.46 mi · 6%
Hall Road
4.04 mi · 5%
South Hurds Corner Road
3.52 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Van Dyke Road

Continue on Van Dyke Road

20.7 mi · 00h 25m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
63.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Imlay City
00h 47m from Dayton
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dayton and Partly Sunny near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Imlay City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Dayton and 36.7 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dayton and Partly Sunny near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Imlay City

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

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

19 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Flint station

47 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

47 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Port Huron

52 mi away
2223 16th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 63.22 mi (101.75 km).

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#1 Dayton

Township of Tuscola County, Michigan, USA

Population1,755
Coordinates43.4616900, -83.2874500
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: South Hurds Corner Road (-83.287412, 43.461674)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.1 L · about $10.07
Round trip
$20.14
5.34 gal · 20.2 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.07 $20.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.36 $22.71
Premium $4.65 $12.43 $24.85
Diesel $5.30 $14.16 $28.32

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Clinton Township. The current time is 18:29:47.

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.