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

The driving distance from Elba, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.87 mi
01h 05m
Flight
40.73 mi
65.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.73 mi
Kilometers
65.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.87 mi
Kilometers
91.52 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Mon, May 4, 8:17 PM EDT
Return by in Elba
Mon, May 4, 9:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elba
2026-05-04T19:11
Arrive Clinton Township
Mon, May 4, 8:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elba
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
Almont
MI

City in Morton County, North Dakota

From Elba
28.4 mi
00h 32m
To Clinton Township
28.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Elba Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Elba Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward Elba Road

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    18.8 mi · 19 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont

    2596 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Van Dyke Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    20.7 mi · 25 min · Van Dyke Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59: Mount Clemens, Pontiac

    2059 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Hall Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Hall Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elba 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Van Dyke Road
26.1 mi · 46%
Elba Road
19.2 mi · 34%
Hall Road
4.04 mi · 7%
Cass Avenue
1.61 mi · 3%
South Elba Road
1.59 mi · 3%
Romeo Plank Road
1.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Almont
00h 32m from Elba
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Almont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Elba and 28.5 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Almont

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

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

26 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

38 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

43 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

44 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elba and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 40.73 mi (65.55 km).

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#1 Elba

Township in Lapeer County, Michigan

Population1,331
Coordinates43.0364200, -83.4399500
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: South Elba Road (-83.44003, 43.036419)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.6 L · about $7.58
Round trip
$15.16
4.02 gal · 15.2 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.58 $15.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.55 $17.10
Premium $4.65 $9.35 $18.71
Diesel $5.30 $10.66 $21.32

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Elba and Clinton Township. The current time is 19:11:48.

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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.