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

The driving distance from Ortonville, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 42.3 miles (68 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
42.25 mi
00h 52m
Flight
32.26 mi
51.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.26 mi
Kilometers
51.92 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.25 mi
Kilometers
67.99 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Fri, Apr 17, 10:31 PM EDT
Return by in Ortonville
Fri, Apr 17, 11:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ortonville
2026-04-17T21:39
Arrive Clinton Township
Fri, Apr 17, 10:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ortonville
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
Auburn Hills
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan

From Ortonville
21.1 mi
00h 26m
To Clinton Township
21.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
68°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    141 m · 21 sec · Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto South Ortonville Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · South Ortonville Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Detroit

    1477 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto I-75 South

    13.5 mi · 14 min · I-75 South

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ortonville 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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 38%
I-75 South
13.5 mi · 32%
South Ortonville Road
7.3 mi · 17%
Cass Avenue
1.61 mi · 4%
Romeo Plank Road
1.18 mi · 3%
Moravian Drive
1.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

M 59 East

Merge slight left

16 mi · 00h 21m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn Hills
00h 26m from Ortonville
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ortonville 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 Ortonville to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Auburn Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Ortonville and 21.1 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.62 one way or $11.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Auburn Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Auburn Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.6 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn Hills.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

8 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

17 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

23 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ortonville and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 32.26 mi (51.92 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Ortonville

Human settlement in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,430
Coordinates42.8522500, -83.4430000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Street (-83.443008, 42.852184)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.64 L · about $5.62
Round trip
$11.24
2.98 gal · 11.28 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.62 $11.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.34 $12.67
Premium $4.65 $6.93 $13.87
Diesel $5.30 $7.90 $15.81

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ortonville and Clinton Township. The current time is 21:39:18.

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.