How far is Rochester Hills, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.62 mi
00h 28m
Flight
12.69 mi
20.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.69 mi
Kilometers
20.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.62 mi
Kilometers
28.36 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Tue, Apr 21, 11:32 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester Hills
Tue, Apr 21, 12:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester Hills
2026-04-21T11:04
Arrive Clinton Township
Tue, Apr 21, 11:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rochester Hills
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Utica
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Rochester Hills
8.9 mi
00h 14m
To Clinton Township
8.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on Dickson Lane

    1164 ft · 53 sec · Dickson Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Downhill Lane

    115 m · 18 sec · Downhill Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dressler Lane

    60 m · 14 sec · Dressler Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Livernois Road

    1426 ft · 27 sec · South Livernois Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Livernois Road

    35 m · 2 sec · South Livernois Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Livernois Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Auburn Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Auburn Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Rochester Road

    3194 ft · 58 sec · South Rochester Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1462 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester Hills 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
19 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 59 East
10.3 mi · 59%
Cass Avenue
1.61 mi · 9%
South Livernois Road
1.42 mi · 8%
Romeo Plank Road
1.18 mi · 7%
Moravian Drive
1.17 mi · 7%
West Auburn Road
1.04 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

M 59 East

Merge slight left

10.1 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Utica
00h 14m from Rochester Hills
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Rochester Hills and Chance Rain Showers then 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 Rochester Hills to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Rochester Hills and 8.6 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Utica

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 Utica and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

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Meeting point 8.3 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 Utica.

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

16 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
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Royal Oak station

18 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

21 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 12.69 mi (20.43 km).

Rochester Hills

#1 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.35 L · about $2.34
Round trip
$4.68
1.24 gal · 4.7 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.34 $4.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.64 $5.27
Premium $4.65 $2.89 $5.77
Diesel $5.30 $3.29 $6.58

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester Hills and Clinton Township. The current time is 11:04:37.

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.