How far is Dryden, MI from Clinton Township, MI?
The driving distance from Dryden, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
Township in Macomb County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dryden and Clinton Township.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dryden and Clinton Township.
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Start on East Main Street
526 ft · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Dryden Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Dryden Road
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Turn right onto Van Dyke Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Van Dyke Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Van Dyke Road
20.7 mi · 25 min · Van Dyke Road
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Take the exit slight right toward M 59: Mount Clemens, Pontiac
2059 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Hall Road
4 mi · 7 min · Hall Road
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Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road
34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue
38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue
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Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive
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Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive
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Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dryden and Clinton Township.
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.
Van Dyke Road
Continue on Van Dyke Road
20.7 mi · 00h 25m
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 Cloudy leaving Dryden 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 Dryden to Clinton Township?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Dryden and 17.8 miles from Clinton Township.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.34 one way or $10.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dryden and Partly Sunny near Clinton Township.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Sterling Heights
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dryden and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 26.89 mi (43.27 km).
#1 Dryden
Human settlement in Lapeer County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 938 |
| Coordinates | 42.9461400, -83.1238300 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.27 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $6.21 | $12.41 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $6.95 | $13.90 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $8.23 | $16.45 |
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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