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

The driving distance from Dexter, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
69.55 mi
01h 16m
Flight
52.33 mi
84.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.33 mi
Kilometers
84.21 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.55 mi
Kilometers
111.93 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Sun, May 3, 7:19 AM EDT
Return by in Dexter
Sun, May 3, 8:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dexter
2026-05-03T06:03
Arrive Clinton Township
Sun, May 3, 7:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dexter
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
Redford
MI

Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan

From Dexter
34.7 mi
00h 38m
To Clinton Township
34.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    853 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Baker Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Baker Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baker Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Baker Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Baker Road

    155 m · 10 sec · Baker Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baker Road

    27 m · 3 sec · Baker Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Baker Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Baker Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Ann Arbor

    1174 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  18. 18

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

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

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

  21. 21

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

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

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

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

  23. 23

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

    2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  28. 28

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

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dexter 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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 38%
Groesbeck Highway
7.42 mi · 11%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.78 mi · 10%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 8%
M 14
4.69 mi · 7%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
4.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

M 14 East

Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

15.1 mi · 00h 16m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Redford
00h 38m from Dexter
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost leaving Dexter and Areas Of Frost near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Redford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Dexter and 34.9 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Dexter and Areas Of Frost near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Redford

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

10 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

11 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

17 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

19 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dexter and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 52.33 mi (84.21 km).

Dexter

#1 Dexter

Village in Michigan, United States

Population6,503
Coordinates42.3383400, -83.8895400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.889437, 42.338501)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.29 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.48
4.9 gal · 18.58 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.24 $18.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.42 $20.84
Premium $4.65 $11.40 $22.80
Diesel $5.30 $12.99 $25.99

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Dexter and Clinton Township. The current time is 06:03:50.

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.