How far is Temperance, MI from Clinton Township, MI?
The driving distance from Temperance, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Wayne County in the state of Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Temperance and Clinton Township.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Temperance and Clinton Township.
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Start on Lewis Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Lewis Avenue
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Turn right onto Samaria Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Samaria Road
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Continue on Lakeside Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lakeside Road
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Continue on Luna Pier Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Luna Pier Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 North: Detroit
1631 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
28.9 mi · 31 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 Temperance 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.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
28.9 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Temperance and 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 Temperance to Clinton Township?
The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Southgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Temperance and 37.5 miles from Clinton Township.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Temperance and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton Township.
Stop Ideas Near Southgate
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 Southgate.
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Temperance and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 64.95 mi (104.53 km).
#1 Temperance
Michigan
| Population | 8,517 |
| Coordinates | 41.7792100, -83.5688200 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.11 | $20.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.21 | $28.43 |
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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