Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Late night in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Denton, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
53 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton Township, MI
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Denton, MI
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Trip Overview
This 53-mile drive from Clinton Township to Denton, Michigan, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 6 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is around $8, making it an economical choice for a short getaway within the Midwest. You'll be navigating primarily on the Walter P Reuther Freeway, Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway, and South Groesbeck Highway. Given its manageable length and duration, this route offers a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Michigan locations without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 23.7 mi | 25m |
| Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway | 13.3 mi | 14m |
| South Groesbeck Highway | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Michigan Avenue | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Harrington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 11 Mile Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Denton Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| White Oaks Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
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 Denton, 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
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 22
Toward US 12: Wayne, Ypsilanti
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto US 12
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Michigan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
167 ft
·
5 sec
16
Merge onto US 12
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Michigan Avenue
17
Turn right onto Denton Road
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Denton Road
Use the right lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Denton Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.5 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 32.8 and 52.8 — 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
8
47.6 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward US 12: Wayne, Ypsilanti
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 22
Toward US 12: Wayne, Ypsilanti
7
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
Denton Road
Turn right onto Denton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.29 one way
$16.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.10 | $18.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Denton, MI
Late night in Denton on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
19 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
1h 6m 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?
The character of this 53-mile journey is largely defined by its 45% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster-paced freeway driving and potentially more local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.7 miles on the Walter P Reuther Freeway, offering a good period of consistent travel. Expect a mixed drive profile, suggesting that while you'll have opportunities for speed, there will also be sections that require more attention to local traffic patterns and signals as you progress towards Denton. This variety keeps the drive engaging without being overly demanding.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53 miles you will encounter 16 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 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.
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 Denton, MI, road signs point toward Toledo and Ypsilanti.
Toledo
34 mi in
|
~44m
Ypsilanti
47.6 mi in
|
~58m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 53 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 Denton, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 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 Denton, 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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