How far is Rockwood, MI from Clinton Township, MI?
The driving distance from Rockwood, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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.
The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockwood and Clinton Township.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockwood and Clinton Township.
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Start on Church Street
115 m · 17 sec · Church Street
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Turn straight onto Burton Street
65 m · 9 sec · Burton Street
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Continue on Burton Street
17 m · 7 sec · Burton Street
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Turn left onto Fort Road
1802 ft · 49 sec · Fort Road
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Turn right onto Huron River Drive
629 ft · 23 sec · Huron River Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Detroit
2341 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Fisher Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Fisher Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Fisher Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing, Michigan Avenue
3086 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Jeffries Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Chicago, Port Huron
953 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron
1249 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
17.1 mi · 22 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward M 3
2977 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Gratiot Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
117 m · 7 sec · Metropolitan Parkway
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Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Metropolitan Parkway
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Turn sharp right onto South Groesbeck Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Groesbeck Highway
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Turn left onto Harrington Street
2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
756 ft · 17 sec · 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 Rockwood and Clinton Township.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Edsel Ford Freeway
Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
17.1 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Rockwood and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Clinton Township.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockwood to Clinton Township?
The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Detroit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Rockwood and 23.7 miles from Clinton Township.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Rockwood and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Clinton Township.
Stop Ideas Near Detroit
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Detroit.
Detroit
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockwood and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 39.37 mi (63.36 km).
#1 Rockwood
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 3,146 |
| Coordinates | 42.0708800, -83.2466000 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $3.77 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.87 | $15.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
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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