How far is Dearborn Heights, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn Heights, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
37.98 mi
00h 47m
Flight
24.95 mi
40.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.95 mi
Kilometers
40.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.98 mi
Kilometers
61.12 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Fri, May 1, 7:56 AM EDT
Return by in Dearborn Heights
Fri, May 1, 8:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn Heights
2026-05-01T07:08
Arrive Clinton Township
Fri, May 1, 7:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dearborn Heights
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
Hazel Park
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

From Dearborn Heights
17.8 mi
00h 23m
To Clinton Township
20.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn Heights and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    123 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Telegraph Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Telegraph Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Telegraph Drive

    1282 ft · 28 sec · Telegraph Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road

    72 m · 6 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 96 East

    1547 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    1 km · 41 sec · Jeffries Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I-75 North to I-696 East

    2136 ft · 52 sec · I-75 North to I-696 East

  16. 16

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

    2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  21. 21

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

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn Heights and Clinton Township.

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Groesbeck Highway
7.42 mi · 20%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.78 mi · 18%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 14%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
4.6 mi · 12%
North Telegraph Road
3.13 mi · 8%
Davison Avenue
2.51 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Groesbeck Highway

Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

7.42 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazel Park
00h 23m from Dearborn Heights
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dearborn Heights and Areas Of Frost 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 Dearborn Heights to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Hazel Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Dearborn Heights and 20.2 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dearborn Heights and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Hazel Park

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

5 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

11 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Detroit

11 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

12 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn Heights and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 24.95 mi (40.16 km).

Dearborn Heights

#1 Dearborn Heights

A city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population55,027
Coordinates42.3369800, -83.2732600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.273332, 42.336954)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.07 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.11
2.68 gal · 10.14 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.05 $10.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.70 $11.40
Premium $4.65 $6.24 $12.47
Diesel $5.30 $7.11 $14.21

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Dearborn Heights and Clinton Township. The current time is 07:08:36.

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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.