Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Morning in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 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 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Grosse Pointe Park, MI
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Trip Overview
Clinton Township to Grosse Pointe Park is 18.1 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Edsel Ford Freeway, South Groesbeck Highway, and Alter Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive primarily within the Midwest region, moving from one Michigan locale to another. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a same-day trip, allowing ample time for activities at your destination. You'll experience a mixed driving profile, so expect some highway speeds and some more local road navigation. This route is a practical choice for connecting two nearby Michigan communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| South Groesbeck Highway | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Alter Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Beaconsfield Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Harrington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Outer Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Masonic Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Edsel Ford Freeway
— 8.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Grosse Pointe Park, 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
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Groesbeck Highway
6
Turn sharp left onto 15 Mile Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
15 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Beaconsfield Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Beaconsfield Street
8
Turn left onto Masonic Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Masonic Boulevard
9
Turn right onto M 3
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Gratiot Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
11
Merge onto I 94
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 222A
Toward Outer Drive, Chalmers Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto East Outer Drive
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Outer Drive
14
Continue on Alter Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Alter Road
15
Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Jefferson Avenue
16
Turn left onto Pemberton Road
62 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pemberton Road
17
Arrive at destination
Pemberton Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Moravian Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Harrington Street
Turn right onto Harrington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
15 Mile Road
Turn sharp left onto 15 Mile Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
M 3 / Gratiot Avenue
Turn right onto M 3 / Gratiot Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
15.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Outer Drive, Chalmers Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 222A
Toward Outer Drive, Chalmers Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Morning in Grosse Pointe Park on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
3 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
32m 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 mixed experience, with 49% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.8 miles on the Edsel Ford Freeway, providing a period of faster, more direct travel. As you transition from the freeway, you'll navigate sections of South Groesbeck Highway and Alter Road, which will likely involve more traffic signals and potentially slower speeds. The road character shifts from open highway to more urban surface streets, requiring attention to local traffic patterns as you approach Grosse Pointe Park. Expect a dynamic feel behind the wheel as the environment changes.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Edsel Ford Freeway.
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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Moravian 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 18.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.3 miles (Moravian Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Harrington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (15 Mile Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on Edsel Ford Freeway. 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 0.3 miles (Moravian Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Harrington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (15 Mile Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grosse Pointe Park, 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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