Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
66.1 mi
106 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton Township, MI
fish socks
Pinckney, MI
Kuiyibo Campos
Clinton Township, MI to Pinckney, MI is 66.1 miles and takes about 1h 24m via Walter P Reuther Freeway and I 96, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. With over two-thirds of the drive on highways, you'll find it's a fairly direct path. It's a manageable distance for a single day, making it a straightforward option if you're looking to cover ground without an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 25.5 mi | 27m |
| I 96 | 15.3 mi | 16m |
| Hamburg Road | 8.6 mi | 14m |
| South Groesbeck Highway | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| US 23 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Winans Lake Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Harrington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 11 Mile Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,139 veh/hr typical · worst 5,957
Quietest
2 AM
~310 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Pinckney, MI.
Start on Red Oaks Drive
Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Turn right onto Harrington Street
Turn right onto M 97
Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 696
Merge onto I 96
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 23
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Enter roundabout onto Whitmore Lake Road
Continue on Whitmore Lake Road
Turn right onto Winans Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto Winans Lake Road
Continue on Winans Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto Hamburg Road
Continue on Hamburg Road
Continue on M 36
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 49.9 and 55 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 23 South: Spencer Road, Brighton, Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Silver Lake Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward Silver Lake Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$10.99 one way
$21.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $11.97 | $23.94 |
| premium | $5.18 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $13.92 | $27.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.25 | $4.23 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Clinton Township on Wednesday
Local time
5:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Pinckney on Wednesday
Local time
5:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 68% of the route utilizing freeways. You'll experience a 25.5-mile stretch on the Walter P Reuther Freeway before transitioning to I 96. Expect a significant amount of highway driving, which means quicker travel times and potentially more merging traffic as you navigate between these main arteries. The latter part of your drive will likely involve less dense exits as you move away from major freeway systems.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Walter P Reuther Freeway and I 96. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 49.9 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.1 miles you will encounter 19 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 49.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
499 ft
Total Descent
201 ft
Highest Point
968 ft
~42.5 mi in
Elevation Range
375 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clinton Township, MI and Pinckney, MI, road signs point toward Flint, Brighton and Ann Arbor.
Flint
Brighton
Ann Arbor
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 66.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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