How far is Dearborn, MI from Clinton, MI?
The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Clinton, MI is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dearborn and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and Clinton.
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Start on Michigan Avenue
24 m · 8 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto Schaefer Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Schaefer Road
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Take the ramp right
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
1784 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
16.5 mi · 18 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
10 mi · 11 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Saline
2046 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Michigan Avenue
19.8 mi · 30 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto Tecumseh Street
11 m · 1 sec · Tecumseh Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tecumseh Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn and Clinton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Michigan Avenue
Merge slight left onto West Michigan Avenue
19.8 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dearborn to Clinton?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Ypsilanti is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Dearborn and 24.4 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Ypsilanti
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ypsilanti.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 44.23 mi (71.18 km).
#1 Dearborn
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 93,367 |
| Coordinates | 42.3222600, -83.1763100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton
Village in Michigan, United States
| Population | 2,287 |
| Coordinates | 42.0719900, -83.9716100 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-83.97161, 42.07199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.49 | $12.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.00 | $16.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.12 | $18.25 |
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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