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

The driving distance from Denton, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.27 mi
00h 59m
Flight
38.3 mi
61.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.3 mi
Kilometers
61.64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.27 mi
Kilometers
82.51 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Wed, May 13, 6:09 PM EDT
Return by in Denton
Wed, May 13, 7:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denton
2026-05-13T17:09
Arrive Clinton Township
Wed, May 13, 6:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denton
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
Dearborn
MI

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

From Denton
26.3 mi
00h 29m
To Clinton Township
25 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph W
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Denton Road

    1341 ft · 28 sec · Denton Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Michigan Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 North: Flint

    1421 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, M 14: Detroit, Ann Arbor

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    2888 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  12. 12

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

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

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

  15. 15

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

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

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

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

  17. 17

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

    2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  22. 22

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

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Denton 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
9.58 mi · 19%
Groesbeck Highway
7.42 mi · 14%
I 275 North
7.13 mi · 14%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.78 mi · 13%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 10%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
4.6 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight left

8.83 mi · 00h 09m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dearborn
00h 29m from Denton
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Denton 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 Denton to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Dearborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Denton and 25 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.83 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Denton and Partly Sunny near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Dearborn

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

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

RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

2 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

6 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Detroit

10 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

19 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denton and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 38.3 mi (61.64 km).

Denton

#1 Denton

Township in Roscommon County, Michigan

Population5,424
Coordinates42.2578200, -83.5241000
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Denton Road (-83.524124, 42.257819)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.85 L · about $6.83
Round trip
$13.65
3.62 gal · 13.7 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.83 $13.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.70 $15.40
Premium $4.65 $8.42 $16.85
Diesel $5.30 $9.60 $19.20

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Denton and Clinton Township. The current time is 17:09:46.

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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.