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Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Washington, MI

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

Drive Time

25m

Distance

16 mi

26 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m

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

fish socks

Downtown Washington, MI, MI

Washington, MI

Arian Fernandez

Trip Overview

Clinton Township, MI to Washington, MI is 16 miles and takes about 25m via Christopher Columbus Freeway and Hall Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Michigan. The drive is predominantly on main roads, making it a straightforward journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand, a short commute, or an easy addition to a longer day's travel, offering minimal time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Christopher Columbus Freeway 5.9 mi 6m
Hall Road 4 mi 6m
Cass Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
Romeo Plank Road 1.2 mi 1m
Moravian Drive 1.2 mi 2m
Van Dyke Road 0.7 mi 1m
26 Mile Road 0.6 mi <1m
White Oaks Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Christopher Columbus Freeway — 5.9 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

5.9 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Freeway
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 23B Toward 26 Mile Road West Use the right lane.
15

Enter roundabout onto 26 Mile Road

8 ft · 0 sec · 26 Mile Road
16

Continue on 26 Mile Road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · 26 Mile Road
17

Enter roundabout onto 26 Mile Road

121 ft · 5 sec · 26 Mile Road
18

Continue on 26 Mile Road

0.3 mi · 35 sec · 26 Mile Road
19

Turn right onto Van Dyke Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Van Dyke Road
20

Turn left onto West Road

36 ft · 1 sec · West Road
21

Arrive at destination

West Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 14.5 — 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
7
14.5 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward 26 Mile Road West

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

Use the right lane. Exit 23B Toward 26 Mile Road West

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.50 one way

$5.00 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.75 $5.49
premium $4.89 $3.08 $6.16
diesel $5.61 $3.53 $7.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 4.8 0 $1.68 $0.77
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.40 $0.64
EV Truck/SUV 6.4 0 $2.24 $1.02

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Clinton Township, MI

Late night in Clinton Township on Sunday

Local time

3:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 3:31PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 3:31PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

Washington, MI

Late night in Washington on Sunday

Local time

3:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 3:31PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 3:31PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

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

2 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

25m 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 drive features a mixed profile, with 37% of the route utilizing highway travel. You'll experience a stretch of up to 5.9 miles on the Christopher Columbus Freeway, offering a taste of faster-paced driving. The journey then transitions to local roads like Hall Road and Cass Avenue, introducing a more varied driving experience. Expect a blend of efficient highway segments and more town-centric roadways as you progress towards your destination.

37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 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 15 decision points packed into just 16 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.

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 Washington, MI, road signs point toward M 59 West, M 53 North: Imlay City and 26 Mile Road West.

M 59 West

4.3 mi in | ~8m

M 53 North: Imlay City

8.3 mi in | ~15m

26 Mile Road West

14.5 mi in | ~22m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.9 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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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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