Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Birmingham, MI
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Clinton Township, MI
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Birmingham, MI to Clinton Township, MI is 17.4 miles and takes about 30 minutes via Metropolitan Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Michigan. It's a straightforward drive that's easy to fit into your schedule, whether you're heading out for the day or just need to get from point A to point B efficiently. Expect a mix of urban and suburban scenery as you navigate your way.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Parkway | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| West Big Beaver Road | 6 mi | 10m |
| Moravian Drive | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Adams Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Woodward Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Poppleton Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| White Oaks Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wimbleton Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
Start on M 1
Continue on M 1
Turn slight right onto Lawndale Street
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
Turn left onto Poppleton Street
At end of road, turn right onto Wimbleton Drive
At end of road, turn left onto North Adams Road
Turn right onto West Big Beaver Road
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
Turn sharp right onto Moravian Drive
Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 15.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Poppleton Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto North Adams Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto West Big Beaver Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp right onto Moravian Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.70 one way
$5.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.38 | $6.75 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.84 | $7.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Birmingham on Wednesday
Local time
11:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Clinton Township on Wednesday
Local time
11:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive features a mixed highway and surface road profile, with about 45% of the route on highways. You'll encounter a stretch of 7.9 miles on Metropolitan Parkway without needing to exit. The remaining portion will involve navigating surface streets, potentially with more frequent intersections and traffic signals as you get closer to your destination. Expect to see plenty of local businesses and residential areas along the way.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Oakland Avenue.
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 17.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.5 miles (Oakland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Poppleton Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (North Adams Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
28 ft
Total Descent
199 ft
Highest Point
786 ft
~1.2 mi in
Elevation Range
185 ft
Founded 1819
Birmingham is a city in Oakland County, in Southeast Michigan.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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