Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Morning in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Bingham Farms, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton Township, MI
fish socks
Bingham Farms, MI
A. G. Rosales
Trip Overview
Spanning 22.2 miles across Michigan, this drive between Clinton Township and Bingham Farms is a quick trip that typically takes about 38 minutes. Because of the short distance, you can easily complete this route in a single day, making it an ideal excursion for those looking to traverse the Midwest corridor without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $3 on fuel for the journey, keeping your travel expenses minimal. The path utilizes a combination of Metropolitan Parkway, East Big Beaver Road, and Lahser Road to navigate the region. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a short change of scenery, this straightforward drive offers a practical way to connect these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Parkway | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| East Big Beaver Road | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| Lahser Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Quarton Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Moravian Drive | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West 13 Mile Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| White Oaks Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Red Oaks Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Metropolitan Parkway
— 7.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Bingham Farms, MI.
1
Start on Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
17 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
2
Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Metropolitan Parkway
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on East Big Beaver Road
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
East Big Beaver Road
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on Quarton Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Quarton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Lahser Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Lahser Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto West 13 Mile Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 13 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
9
Arrive at destination
West 13 Mile Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
White Oaks Drive
Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
Navigation decision point
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Moravian Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Metropolitan Parkway
Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
18.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Lahser Road
Turn left onto Lahser Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
21.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
West 13 Mile Road
Turn right onto West 13 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Bingham Farms, MI
Morning in Bingham Farms on Sunday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
17 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
38m 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 blends suburban roadways with limited highway segments. With a highway share of only 35 percent, you will spend the majority of your time on local thoroughfares rather than high-speed interstates. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the initial 7.7 miles on Metropolitan Parkway, providing a consistent pace before the route transitions into the remaining segments. The road's personality is functional and straightforward, lacking the monotony of long-haul highway travel. You will notice the character of the drive shift as you move from the initial parkway onto the more localized East Big Beaver and Lahser roads, requiring you to stay alert for changing traffic patterns.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Metropolitan Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near White Oaks Drive.
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 22.2 miles you will encounter 5 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 0.1 miles (White Oaks Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Moravian Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (Metropolitan Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Metropolitan Parkway. 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 0.1 miles (White Oaks Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Moravian Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (Metropolitan Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bingham Farms, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Bingham Farms, MI
More trips to Bingham Farms, MI
Explore more options from Clinton Township, MI or browse trips ending in Bingham Farms, MI.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MI road trips.