Origin
Avoca, MI
Late night in Avoca on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avoca, MI to Clinton Township, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
42.8 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avoca, MI
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Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Avoca to Clinton Township, you are looking at a straightforward 42.8-mile journey through the Michigan Midwest. Expect the drive to take approximately 1 hour and 6 minutes under normal conditions. Because this is a relatively short trip, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of about $7, it is an economical route for a quick commute or visit. Since the entire trip remains within the state of Michigan, you will stay firmly within the Midwest region throughout the drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gratiot Avenue | 12.1 mi | 17m |
| Memphis Ridge Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Emmett Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Kinney Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| North Groesbeck Highway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Avoca Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Beard Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Gratiot Avenue
— 12.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avoca, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on M 136
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Avoca Road
2
Continue on M 136
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Beard Road
3
Continue on M 136
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Metcalf Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto M 19
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Emmett Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on M 19
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Kinney Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on M 19
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on M 19
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Kinney Road
8
Continue on M 19
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Burnell Road
9
Continue on M 19
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Memphis Ridge Road
10
Continue on M 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on M 19
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Memphis Ridge Road
12
Continue on M 19
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
13
Turn right onto M 19
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Gratiot Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto 21 Mile Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
21 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto North Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on M 97
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Groesbeck Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrington Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Moravian Drive
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
20
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
12 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Avoca, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 42.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
M 19 / Emmett Road
At end of road, turn left onto M 19 / Emmett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
24.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
M 19 / Gratiot Avenue
Turn right onto M 19 / Gratiot Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
36.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
21 Mile Road
Turn right onto 21 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
37.5 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
North Avenue
Turn left onto North Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
42.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Moravian Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.69 one way
$13.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.35 | $14.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Clinton Township, MI
Late night in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Milton, MI
21 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 42.8-mile trek is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as it maintains a 0% highway share. You will navigate via a combination of Gratiot Avenue, Memphis Ridge Road, and Emmett Road, requiring more active attention than a typical freeway cruise. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 12.1 miles on Gratiot Avenue. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, the driving experience is characterized by constant changes in scenery and road layout rather than monotonous highway miles.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on Gratiot Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near M 19 / Emmett Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (M 19 / Emmett Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (M 19 / Gratiot Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.3 miles (21 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
771 ft
606 ft
Total Climb
30 ft
Total Descent
187 ft
Highest Point
771 ft
~3.1 mi in
Elevation Range
165 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 42.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on Gratiot Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (M 19 / Emmett Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (M 19 / Gratiot Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.3 miles (21 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clinton Township, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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