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Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Brooklyn, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

97.7 mi

157 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 58m ★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 2m

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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village in Michigan, United States

Brooklyn, MI

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Trip Overview

Clinton Township, MI to Brooklyn, MI is 97.7 miles and takes about 2h 7m via Walter P Reuther Freeway, M 14, and I 94, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within Michigan, traveling from the Midwest region to the Midwest region. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly highway, making it a straightforward journey. With a duration under three hours, it's an ideal option for a day trip or a quick hop to your next destination.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

48.8 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
Walter P Reuther Freeway 23.7 mi 25m
M 14 21.9 mi 23m
I 94 11.4 mi 12m
South Groesbeck Highway 7.3 mi 11m
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway 5.8 mi 6m
Sharon Hollow Road 3.8 mi 5m
Horning Road 3.7 mi 9m
M-52 3.7 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Walter P Reuther Freeway — 23.7 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

7.3 mi · 11 min · South Groesbeck Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road

0.5 mi · 59 sec · East 11 Mile Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 696 West
8

Merge onto I 696

24 mi · 25 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 1 Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
12

Merge onto I 275; I 96

5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
13

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto M 14

17 mi · 17 min · M 14
15

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14

5.4 mi · 5 min · M 14
Exit 45 Toward M 14: Ann Arbor Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 94

11 mi · 12 min · I 94
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward M 52: Chelsea, Manchester
18

Turn right onto M 52

3.3 mi · 4 min · Chelsea Manchester Road
19

Continue on M 52

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Manchester Road
20

Continue on M 52

3.7 mi · 5 min · M-52
21

Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Road

3.3 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Lake Road
Use the right lane.
22

Continue on Sharon Hollow Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sharon Hollow Road
23

At end of road, turn left onto Sharon Valley Road

323 ft · 6 sec · Sharon Valley Road
24

Turn right onto Sharon Hollow Road

2.8 mi · 3 min · Sharon Hollow Road
25

Turn slight right onto Herman Road

2.5 mi · 3 min · Herman Road
26

Keep slight right at fork onto Horning Road

3.7 mi · 9 min · Horning Road
27

Continue on Case Road

2.1 mi · 5 min · Case Road
28

Continue on Mill Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Mill Street
29

At end of road, turn left onto M 50

0.3 mi · 33 sec · North Main Street
30

Turn sharp right onto Chicago Street

101 ft · 2 sec · Chicago Street
31

Arrive at destination

Chicago Street

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 7 minutes, this is a very flexible trip. You could comfortably start anytime during the day, but leaving in the morning maximizes your time at your destination. The fuel cost is estimated at $15, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing, as there are no planned stops. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is 23.7 miles on the Walter P Reuther Freeway, so plan your breaks accordingly if needed.

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 48.8 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.7 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 21 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 48.8 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, 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 97.7 miles and 2h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Clinton Township, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Walter P Reuther Freeway for about 23.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farmington Hills, MI

49 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

Southfield, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plymouth, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.8 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

Dozer Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third · 45min to go 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17349295217

Visit website

Dunkin'

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Chelsea, Michigan

2.4 mi

Best coffee break · around the midpoint

Meridian Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Plymouth, Michigan

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 54min in / 1h 13m to go 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+17342598580

Farmhouse Coffee & Ice Cream

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Farmington Hills, Michigan

1.2 mi

ALWADI COFFEE

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Plymouth, Michigan

1.1 mi

Dozer Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17349295217

Visit website

Dunkin'

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Chelsea, Michigan

Hours: 4:30 am–7 pm

+17345622004

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Chelsea, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–7 pm

+17347194712

The Drip House Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+17348004135

Visit website

Zou Zou's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Chelsea, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17344334226

Visit website

Joe and Rosie Coffee and Tea

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Dexter, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17342532344

Visit website

RoosRoast Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17342229202

Visit website

Misfit Society Coffee Club

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17342632228

Visit website

Meridian Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Plymouth, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+17342598580

Farmhouse Coffee & Ice Cream

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Farmington Hills, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12485627708

Visit website

ALWADI COFFEE

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Plymouth, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17344046349

Visit website

Rawaq Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17344368412

Visit website

Plymouth Coffee Bean

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Plymouth, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17344540178

Visit website

BakeCurry Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12484828747

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12485333355

Visit website

Chazzano Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Berkley, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12486914256

Visit website

Leslie Science & Nature Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17349971553

Visit website

Breakout Escape Rooms Royal Oak

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Royal Oak, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–11:30 pm

+15863596944

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12484767928

Visit website

The Fifth Wall Escape Rooms

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 3–10 pm

+12482914305

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12488507182

Visit website

Maybury State Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+12483498390

Visit website

Maybury Farm

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 5 mi from route ~12 min detour

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+12483740200

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 32.8 and 57.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
32.8 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1 Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
6
33.2 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
6
34 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
6
40.1 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward M 14: Ann Arbor

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward M 14: Ann Arbor
8
57.3 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | M 14

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14: Ann Arbor

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 45 Toward M 14: Ann Arbor

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.27 one way

$30.55 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $16.77 $33.54
premium $4.89 $18.80 $37.60
diesel $5.61 $21.57 $43.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.3 0 $10.26 $4.69
Efficient EV 24.4 0 $8.55 $3.91
EV Truck/SUV 39.1 0 $13.68 $6.25

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Clinton Township, MI

Late night in Clinton Township on Tuesday

Local time

4:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brooklyn, MI

Late night in Brooklyn on Tuesday

Local time

4:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

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

2h 7m 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 drive offers a varied experience, with 36% of the route utilizing highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 23.7 miles on the Walter P Reuther Freeway, providing a taste of more continuous driving. The journey incorporates a mix of freeway and other main roads, suggesting a dynamic feel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. As you progress, the character of the drive shifts, moving from the initial freeway segments to other main thoroughfares.

36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.7 mi on Walter P Reuther Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 32.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 97.7 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 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Clinton Township, MI and Brooklyn, MI, road signs point toward Toledo, M 14: Ann Arbor, M 52: Chelsea and Manchester.

Toledo

34 mi in | ~44m

M 14: Ann Arbor

40.1 mi in | ~50m

M 52: Chelsea

74 mi in | ~1h 27m

Manchester

74 mi in | ~1h 27m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 97.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 23.7 miles on Walter P Reuther Freeway. 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 Brooklyn, 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 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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