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

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
29.35 mi
00h 37m
Flight
22.48 mi
36.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.48 mi
Kilometers
36.18 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.35 mi
Kilometers
47.23 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Tue, Apr 21, 12:11 PM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Tue, Apr 21, 12:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-04-21T11:33
Arrive Clinton Township
Tue, Apr 21, 12:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dearborn
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
Harper Woods
MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

From Dearborn
14.6 mi
00h 18m
To Clinton Township
14.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Michigan Avenue

    3091 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    1488 ft · 23 sec · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

    20.6 mi · 27 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward M 3

    2977 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Gratiot Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Gratiot Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway

    117 m · 7 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto South Groesbeck Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  11. 11

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

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edsel Ford Freeway
20.6 mi · 70%
Gratiot Avenue
3.21 mi · 11%
South Groesbeck Highway
1.41 mi · 5%
Metropolitan Parkway
1.25 mi · 4%
Michigan Avenue
0.59 mi · 2%
M 3
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Edsel Ford Freeway

Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

20.6 mi · 00h 27m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
22.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harper Woods
00h 18m from Dearborn
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dearborn and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Harper Woods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Dearborn and 14.7 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dearborn and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Harper Woods

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 Harper Woods and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harper Woods.

RAIL

Detroit

14 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

19 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

25 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

26 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 22.48 mi (36.18 km).

Dearborn

#1 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.92 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
2.08 gal · 7.84 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.92 $7.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.42 $8.85
Premium $4.65 $4.84 $9.68
Diesel $5.30 $5.52 $11.03

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Dearborn and Clinton Township. The current time is 11:33:51.

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.