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

The driving distance from Romulus, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 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
43.85 mi
00h 52m
Flight
35.02 mi
56.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.02 mi
Kilometers
56.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.85 mi
Kilometers
70.57 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 24, 7:23 AM EDT
Return by in Romulus
Fri, Apr 24, 8:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Romulus
2026-04-24T06:31
Arrive Clinton Township
Fri, Apr 24, 7:23 AM 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 Romulus
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
Hamtramck
MI

City in Michigan

From Romulus
21.7 mi
00h 26m
To Clinton Township
22.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
74°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Shook Road

    31 m · 8 sec · Shook Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Goddard Road

    1 km · 2 min · Goddard Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wayne Road

    1093 ft · 21 sec · Wayne Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

    20.6 mi · 27 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward M 3

    2977 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Gratiot Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Gratiot Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway

    117 m · 7 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto South Groesbeck Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  14. 14

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

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Romulus 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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edsel Ford Freeway
20.6 mi · 47%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
14.4 mi · 33%
Gratiot Avenue
3.21 mi · 7%
South Groesbeck Highway
1.41 mi · 3%
Metropolitan Parkway
1.25 mi · 3%
Goddard Road
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Edsel Ford Freeway

Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

20.6 mi · 00h 27m

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
+8.9 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamtramck
00h 26m from Romulus
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Romulus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 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?

Hamtramck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Romulus and 22.1 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 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 $5.85 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Romulus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Hamtramck

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

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

RAIL

Detroit

3 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

13 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

15 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

19 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Romulus and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 35.02 mi (56.36 km).

Romulus

#1 Romulus

City in Wayne County, Michigan

Population23,528
Coordinates42.2222600, -83.3966000
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.3966, 42.222276)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.86 L · about $5.85
Round trip
$11.69
3.1 gal · 11.72 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.85 $11.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.59 $13.18
Premium $4.65 $7.21 $14.43
Diesel $5.30 $8.22 $16.44

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Romulus and Clinton Township. The current time is 06:31:38.

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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.