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Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Vandercook Lake, 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

1h 58m

Distance

99.2 mi

160 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m

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 Vandercook Lake, MI, MI

Vandercook Lake, MI

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Trip Overview

Clinton Township, MI to Vandercook Lake, MI is 99.2 miles and takes about 1h 58m via I 94 and M 14, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Michigan, making it a straightforward journey. You'll primarily be on major highways, so expect a consistent pace for most of the drive. Given the relatively short duration and manageable distance, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. It's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points in Michigan.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

49.6 miles from Clinton Township, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 28.8 mi 30m
Walter P Reuther Freeway 23.7 mi 25m
M 14 21.9 mi 23m
South Groesbeck Highway 7.3 mi 11m
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway 5.8 mi 6m
US 127 5.5 mi 6m
East McDevitt Avenue 1 mi 2m
Harrington Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 28.8 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

29 mi · 30 min · I 94
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
17

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward US 127 South: Hudson
18

Continue on US 127

5.5 mi · 6 min · US 127
19

Take the exit onto M 50

0.2 mi · 37 sec · M 50
Toward M 50: Monroe
20

Continue on M 50

1.0 mi · 2 min · East McDevitt Avenue
21

Turn left onto South Maurice Avenue

0.2 mi · 53 sec · South Maurice Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

South Maurice Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 1h 58m drive, leaving in the morning is a good bet to avoid potential rush hour traffic in the Detroit metro area, especially if you're departing on a weekday. Since the trip is under 100 miles and can be completed in a single day, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. You won't need to worry about extensive fuel stops, as the estimated cost is only $16, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye on your GPS for the transitions between I 94, Walter P Reuther Freeway, and M 14 to ensure you stay on the most direct path to Vandercook Lake.

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 49.6 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.8 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 22 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.6 miles or 1h 1m 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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vandercook Lake, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Clinton Township, MI

This is one driving day of about 99.2 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Clinton Township, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 28.8 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

50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plymouth, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.6 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, short detour

Final third · 42min to go 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17349295217

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jackson, Michigan

3 mi

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jackson, Michigan

2.6 mi

Best coffee break · early in the drive

Farmhouse Coffee & Ice Cream

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Farmington Hills, Michigan

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch · 34min in 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12485627708

Visit website

ALWADI COFFEE

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Plymouth, Michigan

0.7 mi

Meridian Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Plymouth, Michigan

0.9 mi

Dozer Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17349295217

Visit website

Zou Zou's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Chelsea, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17344334226

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Jackson, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–7 pm

+15177809558

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Jackson, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+15173154061

Visit website

Dunkin'

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Chelsea, Michigan

Hours: 4:30 am–7 pm

+17345622004

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Jackson, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+15179900800

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Chelsea, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–7 pm

+17347194712

Misfit Society Coffee Club

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17342632228

Visit website

Farmhouse Coffee & Ice Cream

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Farmington Hills, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12485627708

Visit website

ALWADI COFFEE

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Plymouth, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17344046349

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

Plymouth Coffee Bean

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

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

Plymouth, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17344540178

Visit website

Biggby Coffee

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Jackson, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+15175396188

Visit website

BakeCurry Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12484828747

Chazzano Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Berkley, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12486914256

Visit website

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12485333355

Visit website

Leslie Science & Nature Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17349971553

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12484767928

Visit website

Breakout Escape Rooms Royal Oak

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Royal Oak, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–11:30 pm

+15863596944

Visit website

The Fifth Wall Escape Rooms

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 3–10 pm

+12482914305

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 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, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+12483498390

Visit website

Maybury Farm

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.7 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 18

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

$15.51 one way

$31.02 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.03 $34.06
premium $4.89 $19.09 $38.18
diesel $5.61 $21.90 $43.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.8 0 $10.42 $4.76
Efficient EV 24.8 0 $8.68 $3.97
EV Truck/SUV 39.7 0 $13.89 $6.35

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Clinton Township, MI

Morning in Clinton Township on Tuesday

Local time

6:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Widespread Fog

NNE 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 2:41AM CDT until April 19 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 2:51AM EDT until April 17 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

Vandercook Lake, MI

Morning in Vandercook Lake on Tuesday

Local time

6:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°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

16 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 58m 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?

This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 58% of it on highways like I 94 and the Walter P Reuther Freeway. You'll encounter stretches of faster, more direct travel, including a significant 28.8-mile segment on I 94 without needing to exit. While much of the drive is on well-maintained freeways, the inclusion of M 14 and potentially other local connectors means you'll transition between different types of road surfaces and speed limits. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, though not entirely devoid of the occasional shift in driving conditions as you navigate between major arteries.

58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.8 mi on I 94.

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 99.2 miles you will encounter 18 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.

Between Clinton Township, MI and Vandercook Lake, MI, road signs point toward Toledo and M 14: Ann Arbor.

Toledo

34 mi in | ~44m

M 14: Ann Arbor

40.1 mi in | ~50m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 99.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.8 miles on I 94. 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 Vandercook Lake, 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 Vandercook Lake, 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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