Origin
Center Line, MI
Late night in Center Line on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Center Line, MI to Clinton Township, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Center Line, MI
Roberto Gonzalez
Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or local errand between Center Line and Clinton Township, Michigan, this 11.8-mile journey is a straightforward Midwest trip. Expect to spend about 19 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting is simple, as you should only need about $2 for fuel to complete the trek. Navigating the route involves a mix of local roads like East 11 Mile Road and the Walter P Reuther Freeway. Since both locations are within the same region, you can anticipate a familiar driving environment throughout the excursion. This trip is best suited for those looking for efficiency rather than a scenic getaway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Groesbeck Highway | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| East 11 Mile Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Harrington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Van Dyke Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| White Oaks Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Moravian Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Red Oaks Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Groesbeck Highway
— 7.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center Line, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on this road
45 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto M 53
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Dyke Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
469 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 11 Mile Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 696 East
5
Merge onto I 696
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 26
Toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
East 11 Mile Road
8
Turn left onto M 97
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Groesbeck Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrington Street
Use the left lane.
10
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Moravian Drive
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
12
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
12 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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M 53 / Van Dyke Avenue
Turn left onto M 53 / Van Dyke Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East 11 Mile Road
Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway
Merge onto I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
2.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway
6
11.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Moravian Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.84 one way
$3.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.03 | $4.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
19m 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 11.8-mile path is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. While highway travel accounts for 16% of your time, the character of the road is defined by its urban, local nature. You will spend the longest stretch of your journey covering 7.4 miles on Groesbeck Highway. Expect the driving experience to shift from the faster pace of the Walter P Reuther Freeway to the more frequent stops associated with local surface streets. It is not a monotonous interstate grind, but rather a practical, hands-on driving experience that requires navigating several turns to reach your destination.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on Groesbeck Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 53 / Van Dyke Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 11.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (M 53 / Van Dyke Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (East 11 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
624 ft
602 ft
Total Climb
25 ft
Total Descent
42 ft
Highest Point
624 ft
Elevation Range
22 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Center Line, MI to Clinton Township, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway along the way.
M 97: Groesbeck Highway
2.7 mi in
|
~3m
About the Cities
Starting in Center Line, MI
Full guide →Warren is the largest suburb in Metro Detroit.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on Groesbeck Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Clinton Township, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (M 53 / Van Dyke Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (East 11 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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