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Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Adrian, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 5m

Distance

90.8 mi

146 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Clinton Township, MI, MI

Clinton Township, MI

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city in Michigan, United States

Adrian, MI

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Trip Overview

Stretching 90.8 miles across Michigan, this drive connects Clinton Township to Adrian in approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes. Given the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $14 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for regional travel. By navigating a combination of the Edsel Ford Freeway, the Detroit Industrial Expressway, and West Michigan Avenue, you will transition through diverse parts of the Midwest. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, the trip is straightforward and requires minimal logistical planning.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

45.4 miles from Clinton Township, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Detroit Industrial Expressway 28.7 mi 30m
West Michigan Avenue 21.9 mi 33m
Edsel Ford Freeway 20.6 mi 27m
North Adrian Highway 6.7 mi 9m
State Highway 52 4.8 mi 6m
South Groesbeck Highway 2.6 mi 4m
Beaconsfield Street 1.5 mi 3m
North Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Detroit Industrial Expressway — 28.7 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Adrian, MI.

1

Start on Red Oaks Drive

289 ft · 17 sec · Red Oaks Drive
2

Turn left onto White Oaks Drive

0.2 mi · 55 sec · White Oaks Drive
3

At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Moravian Drive
4

Turn right onto Harrington Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Harrington Street
Use the right lane.
5

Turn right onto M 97

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Groesbeck Highway
6

Turn sharp left onto 15 Mile Road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · 15 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
7

Turn right onto Beaconsfield Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · Beaconsfield Street
8

Turn left onto Masonic Boulevard

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Masonic Boulevard
9

Turn right onto M 3

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Gratiot Avenue
Use the right lane.
10

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
11

Merge onto I 94

21 mi · 27 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 94

19 mi · 20 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94

10 mi · 10 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 181A Toward US 12 West: Saline Use the right lane.
15

Merge onto US 12

22 mi · 33 min · West Michigan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn left onto M 52

4.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 52
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on M 52

6.7 mi · 9 min · North Adrian Highway
18

Continue on State Highway 52

0.5 mi · 51 sec · State Highway 52
19

Continue on M 52

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
20

Turn left onto M 52

52 ft · 1 sec · East Church Street
21

Arrive at destination

M 52

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. While the 2 hour and 5 minute duration is easily manageable in one sitting, keep an eye on traffic patterns when utilizing the Detroit Industrial Expressway. Because there are no mandatory stops built into this 90.8-mile route, you have complete control over your pacing and rest breaks. Plan to fuel up before you hit the road to keep your costs around that $14 estimate. A helpful tip for this route is to monitor real-time traffic updates specifically for the Edsel Ford Freeway section, as conditions can fluctuate significantly during peak travel hours.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.4 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 20 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.4 miles or 1h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Adrian, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Clinton Township, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Clinton Township, MI

This is one driving day of about 90.8 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Clinton Township, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Detroit Industrial Expressway for about 28.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Romulus, MI

45 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

Detroit, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Romulus, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.4 miles from Clinton Township, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cafe Sous Terre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Detroit, Michigan

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.5

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+13132282880

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

The Buzz Cafe and Marketplace

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Adrian, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 90.8

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15177593289

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grosse Pointe, Michigan

0.8 mi

Qazzaz Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Allen Park, Michigan

0.8 mi

7-Eleven

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 90.8

Adrian, Michigan

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15172633280

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.8

Adrian, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15172633565

Visit website

Cafe Sous Terre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.5

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+13132282880

Visit website

Zingerman's Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 58.4

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+17349296060

Visit website

RoosRoast Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 58.4

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17342229202

Visit website

Detroit Princess Riverboat

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 19.5

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18773382628

Visit website

The Buzz Cafe and Marketplace

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 90.8

Adrian, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15177593289

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13

Grosse Pointe, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+13134998885

Visit website

Qazzaz Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 32.4

Allen Park, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13136331990

Visit website

Hyperion Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 51.9

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17345475329

Visit website

Detroit Kid City - Clinton Township

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Clinton Township, Michigan

Visit website

Qahwah House Coffee - East Dearborn

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 26

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13139084521

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 26

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134299888

Visit website

Socotra Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 58.4

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+17349295672

Visit website

Zap Zone at BIG Best In Games - Ypsilanti

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 58.4

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+17349306670

Visit website

Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 26

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 12–5 pm

+13138983007

Visit website

Michigan Science Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 19.5

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13135778400

Visit website

N'Namdi Center for Contemporary Art

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 19.5

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+13138318700

Visit website

Hamtramck Disneyland

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 19.5

Hamtramck, Michigan

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13133465465

Visit website

Rolling Hills Water Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 58.4

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Hours: 12–7 pm

+17344849676

Visit website

Ford House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 13

Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+13138844222

Visit website

Detroit Rolling Pub

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 19.5

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–10:30 pm

+13137105156

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 78.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
3.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | 15 Mile Road

Turn sharp left onto 15 Mile Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
5.6 mi into trip | ~11m in | M 3 / Gratiot Avenue

Turn right onto M 3 / Gratiot Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
45.8 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
55.8 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit toward US 12 West: Saline

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 181A Toward US 12 West: Saline
6
78.1 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | M 52 / State Highway 52

Turn left onto M 52 / State Highway 52

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.20 one way

$28.39 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.59 $31.17
premium $4.89 $17.47 $34.95
diesel $5.61 $20.05 $40.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.2 0 $9.53 $4.36
Efficient EV 22.7 0 $7.94 $3.63
EV Truck/SUV 36.3 0 $12.71 $5.81

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Clinton Township, MI

Late night in Clinton Township on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Adrian, MI

Late night in Adrian on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 5m 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?

Expect a mixed driving experience that balances high-speed transit with local navigation. With 59% of the journey spent on highways, you will encounter varying road conditions throughout the 90.8-mile trek. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Detroit Industrial Expressway, where you can settle in for 28.7 miles of consistent highway driving. As you transition from the freeway segments onto West Michigan Avenue, the pace shifts, requiring you to adapt to a different flow of traffic. This combination of major expressways and local arterials ensures the drive remains engaging rather than monotonous.

59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.7 mi on Detroit Industrial Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near 15 Mile Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 90.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (15 Mile Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (M 3 / Gratiot Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.8 miles (I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 90.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.7 miles on Detroit Industrial Expressway. 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 Adrian, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (15 Mile Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (M 3 / Gratiot Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.8 miles (I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Adrian, 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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