Origin
Chesterfield, MI
Late night in Chesterfield on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterfield, 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
13m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesterfield, MI
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Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
This quick 7.9-mile drive from Chesterfield to Clinton Township in Michigan's Midwest region takes about 13 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, and the estimated fuel cost is around $1. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a drive through more developed areas rather than open country. With only a single day recommended, this trip is ideal for a short errand or a quick connection between two points without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Groesbeck Highway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 21 Mile Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Harrington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| White Oaks Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Moravian Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Red Oaks Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Groesbeck Highway
— 3.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on Kuchenmeister Street
77 ft
·
8 sec
·
Kuchenmeister Street
2
Turn left onto M 3
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gratiot Avenue
3
Turn right onto 21 Mile Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
21 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto North Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on M 97
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Groesbeck Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrington Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Moravian Drive
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
9
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
12 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
10
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 7.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
21 Mile Road
Turn right onto 21 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
North Avenue
Turn left onto North Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Harrington Street
Turn right onto Harrington Street
Navigation decision point
6
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Moravian Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
White Oaks Drive
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.24 one way
$2.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.36 | $2.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 9 mph
0% chance
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway segments to speak of. Your journey will primarily follow North Groesbeck Highway, Gratiot Avenue, and 21 Mile Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.4 miles on North Groesbeck Highway. This driving profile means you'll be navigating through more urban or suburban environments, with potential for traffic lights and intersections to manage.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on North Groesbeck Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near 21 Mile Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (21 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (Harrington Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.4 miles on North Groesbeck Highway. 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 1.4 miles (21 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (Harrington Street): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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