How far is Swartz Creek, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from Swartz Creek, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (85 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
65.12 mi
01h 06m
Flight
52.8 mi
84.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.8 mi
Kilometers
84.97 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.12 mi
Kilometers
104.8 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Tue, May 12, 9:05 PM EDT
Return by in Swartz Creek
Tue, May 12, 10:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swartz Creek
2026-05-12T19:58
Arrive Clinton Township
Tue, May 12, 9:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Swartz Creek
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
Waterford
MI

Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan

From Swartz Creek
32.5 mi
00h 33m
To Clinton Township
32.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Swartz Creek and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on Miller Road

    18 m · 6 sec · Miller Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Morrish Road

    2355 ft · 1 min · Morrish Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 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 Swartz Creek 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
39.1 mi · 60%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 25%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
4.42 mi · 7%
Cass Avenue
1.61 mi · 2%
Romeo Plank Road
1.18 mi · 2%
Moravian Drive
1.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

36.8 mi · 00h 39m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
52.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 33m from Swartz Creek
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Swartz Creek and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Swartz Creek to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Swartz Creek and 32.6 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 52.8 miles (85 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Swartz Creek and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Waterford

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 Waterford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.7 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
City of Pontiac
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

City of Pontiac

Pontiac , MI
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Rating 3.3/5 32 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,Department of finance,Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterford.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

12 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

24 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

25 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

31 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swartz Creek and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 52.8 mi (84.97 km).

Swartz Creek

#1 Swartz Creek

City in Michigan, US

Population5,491
Coordinates42.9572500, -83.8305100
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Miller Road (-83.83051, 42.957232)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.7 L · about $8.67
Round trip
$17.35
4.6 gal · 17.4 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.67 $17.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.78 $19.56
Premium $4.65 $10.70 $21.41
Diesel $5.30 $12.20 $24.40

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Swartz Creek and Clinton Township. The current time is 19:58:43.

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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.