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

The driving distance from Macon, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
76.62 mi
01h 25m
Flight
60.34 mi
97.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.34 mi
Kilometers
97.1 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.62 mi
Kilometers
123.31 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Sat, May 2, 1:43 PM EDT
Return by in Macon
Sat, May 2, 3:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-05-02T12:18
Arrive Clinton Township
Sat, May 2, 1:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macon
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
Taylor
MI

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

From Macon
37.7 mi
00h 42m
To Clinton Township
38.9 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph WNW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clinton Macon Road

    767 ft · 23 sec · Clinton Macon Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ford Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ford Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Lindsley Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lindsley Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Arkona Road

    1337 ft · 42 sec · Arkona Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Case Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Case Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Michigan Avenue

    11.3 mi · 17 min · West Michigan Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago

    926 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports

    2940 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    50.7 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward M 3

    2977 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Gratiot Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Gratiot Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway

    117 m · 7 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto South Groesbeck Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  18. 18

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

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 BL East
51.2 mi · 67%
West Michigan Avenue
12.4 mi · 16%
Gratiot Avenue
3.21 mi · 4%
Case Road
1.88 mi · 2%
South Groesbeck Highway
1.41 mi · 2%
Metropolitan Parkway
1.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 BL East

Merge slight left

50.7 mi · 01h 00m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
60.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylor
00h 42m from Macon
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Macon and 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 Macon to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Taylor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Macon and 38.9 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Macon and Mostly Sunny near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Taylor

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

7 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

10 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

22 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

29 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 60.34 mi (97.1 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

Township in Lenawee County, Michigan

Population1,442
Coordinates42.0664300, -83.8682700
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon Highway (-83.868195, 42.066373)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.23 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.36
5.4 gal · 20.46 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.18 $20.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.48 $22.97
Premium $4.65 $12.57 $25.13
Diesel $5.30 $14.32 $28.64

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Clinton Township. The current time is 12:18:21.

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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.