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Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Bloomfield Hills, MI

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

Drive Time

31m

Distance

18.8 mi

30 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m

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 Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Bloomfield Hills, MI

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick and straightforward commute between Clinton Township and Bloomfield Hills, this 18.8-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a one-day excursion. Expect to spend roughly 31 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient connection within the Midwest. With a modest fuel budget of just $3, this route is as economical as it is brief. You will navigate through local infrastructure, utilizing Metropolitan Parkway, East Big Beaver Road, and Woodward Avenue to reach your destination. Because the travel time is so short, you will not need to worry about overnight arrangements or extensive planning. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that allows you to easily travel between these two Michigan hubs without the stress of a long-haul journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Metropolitan Parkway 7.7 mi 11m
East Big Beaver Road 6.9 mi 12m
Woodward Avenue 2.3 mi 3m
Moravian Drive 1.7 mi 2m
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 Bloomfield Hills, 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

Turn right onto M 1

2.1 mi · 3 min · Woodward Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on M 1

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Woodward Avenue
Use the left lane.
8

Arrive at destination

M 1

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.6 — 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.
5
16.6 mi into trip | ~27m in | M 1 / Woodward Avenue

Turn right onto M 1 / Woodward Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.94 one way

$5.88 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.23 $6.45
premium $4.89 $3.62 $7.24
diesel $5.61 $4.15 $8.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.6 0 $1.97 $0.90
Efficient EV 4.7 0 $1.65 $0.75
EV Truck/SUV 7.5 0 $2.63 $1.20

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Clinton Township, MI

Morning in Clinton Township on Sunday

Local time

7:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 10 mph 85% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 2:52PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:53PM EDT until April 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Morning in Bloomfield Hills on Sunday

Local time

7:32 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

7 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

31m 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?

This drive offers a mixed-road profile, transitioning across varied transit environments rather than sticking to a single highway. Approximately 41% of your journey consists of highway driving, providing a balance between faster segments and slower local navigation. You will find your longest uninterrupted stretch on Metropolitan Parkway, which spans 7.7 miles of the total distance. As you progress from the township streets toward the busier avenues, the road character shifts from suburban thoroughfares to more heavily trafficked corridors. The experience is best described as a functional, steady drive that requires your full attention due to the frequent changes in road type.

41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 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?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near White Oaks Drive.

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 31m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 31m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.

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 Bloomfield Hills, 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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