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Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Dryden, MI

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

Drive Time

53m

Distance

35.4 mi

57 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

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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Downtown Dryden, MI, MI

Dryden, MI

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Trip Overview

This 35.4-mile drive from Clinton Township to Dryden, Michigan, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 53 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $6, it's an economical option for a quick excursion. The route primarily utilizes Christopher Columbus Freeway and Hall Road, with a notable 59% highway share, making it a convenient local journey within the Midwest. Given its short duration, this trip is ideal as a day trip, allowing for a flexible schedule and no need to plan an overnight stay. It offers a practical way to travel between two points in Michigan without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Christopher Columbus Freeway 20.7 mi 25m
Hall Road 4 mi 6m
Dryden Road 3.3 mi 8m
North Van Dyke Road 1.8 mi 2m
Cass Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
Romeo Plank Road 1.2 mi 1m
Moravian Drive 1.2 mi 2m
South Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Christopher Columbus Freeway — 20.7 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1.2 mi · 2 min · Moravian Drive
4

At end of road, turn left onto Cass Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue
5

Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

82 ft · 1 sec · Romeo Plank Road
6

Continue on Romeo Plank Road

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Romeo Plank Road
7

Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

90 ft · 1 sec · Romeo Plank Road
8

Continue on Romeo Plank Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Romeo Plank Road
9

Turn right onto M 59

501 ft · 8 sec · Hall Road
10

Take the exit

259 ft · 9 sec
Toward M 59 West Use the left lane.
11

Merge onto M 59

3.9 mi · 6 min · Hall Road
Use the left lane.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward M 53 North: Imlay City Use the right lane.
13

Merge onto M 53

21 mi · 25 min · Christopher Columbus Freeway
Use the right lane.
14

Continue on M 53

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
15

Turn left onto M 53

1.8 mi · 2 min · North Van Dyke Road
Use the straight lane.
16

Turn left onto Dryden Road

3.3 mi · 8 min · Dryden Road
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on East Main Street

526 ft · 14 sec · East Main Street
18

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Washington, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Washington, MI

18 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

Romeo, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Romeo, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.7 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 31.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | Cass Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Cass Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
3.2 mi into trip | ~6m in | Romeo Plank Road

Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7
4.3 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward M 59 West

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

Use the left lane. Toward M 59 West
8
8.3 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward M 53 North: Imlay City

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

Use the right lane. Toward M 53 North: Imlay City
6
31.9 mi into trip | ~45m in | Dryden Road

Turn left onto Dryden Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.53 one way

$11.07 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.08 $12.15
premium $4.89 $6.81 $13.62
diesel $5.61 $7.82 $15.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.6 0 $3.72 $1.70
Efficient EV 8.9 0 $3.10 $1.42
EV Truck/SUV 14.2 0 $4.96 $2.27

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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

Late night in Clinton Township on Sunday

Local time

2:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 10 mph 54% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:59PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:58PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Destination

Dryden, MI

Late night in Dryden on Sunday

Local time

2:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

33°F

Washington, MI

18 mi in

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

31 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

53m 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?

Expect a mixed driving experience on this 53-minute journey, with 59% of the route on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Christopher Columbus Freeway, including a continuous stretch of 20.7 miles. As you transition from the freeway onto roads like Hall Road and eventually Dryden Road, the character of the drive will shift. While not exclusively a high-speed affair, the freeway segments provide efficient travel, balanced by the more local feel of the latter parts of the route. This blend means you'll experience both quicker travel and a more grounded, in-state feel as you approach your destination.

59% 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: 20.7 mi on Christopher Columbus Freeway.

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 1.4 miles in near Cass Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 35.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (Cass Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Romeo Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Dryden, MI, road signs point toward M 59 West and M 53 North: Imlay City.

M 59 West

4.3 mi in | ~8m

M 53 North: Imlay City

8.3 mi in | ~15m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 35.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 20.7 miles on Christopher Columbus 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 Dryden, 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 1.4 miles (Cass Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Romeo Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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