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Trip from Clyde, MI to Clinton Township, MI

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

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

42.2 mi

68 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Clyde, MI, MI

Clyde, MI

cottonbro studio

Downtown Clinton Township, MI, MI

Clinton Township, MI

fish socks

Trip Overview

This 42.2-mile drive from Clyde to Clinton Township, Michigan, is a straightforward local journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 6 minutes. With no highway driving involved, it's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $7. You'll primarily navigate via East Huron Street, White Lake Road, and Dixie Highway, experiencing a more direct, turn-heavy local road feel. This route is entirely within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Michigan.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Huron Street 18.8 mi 24m
White Lake Road 8.4 mi 13m
Dixie Highway 4.8 mi 8m
Andersonville Road 2.7 mi 5m
Cesar E. Chavez Avenue 2.2 mi 4m
Cass Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
Romeo Plank Road 1.2 mi 1m
Moravian Drive 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: East Huron Street — 18.8 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Bishop

26 ft · 2 sec · Bishop
2

Turn right onto Johnson

291 ft · 15 sec · Johnson
3

Turn right onto Milford Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Milford Road
4

Continue on White Lake Road

1.8 mi · 2 min · White Lake Road
5

Enter roundabout onto White Lake Road

83 ft · 2 sec · White Lake Road
6

Continue on White Lake Road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · White Lake Road
7

Enter roundabout onto White Lake Road

152 ft · 4 sec · White Lake Road
8

Continue on White Lake Road

6.4 mi · 10 min · White Lake Road
9

At end of road, turn right onto Andersonville Road

2.7 mi · 5 min · Andersonville Road
10

At end of road, turn right onto US 24

4.8 mi · 8 min · Dixie Highway
11

Continue on US 24 BUS

2.2 mi · 4 min · Cesar E. Chavez Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Continue on Oakland Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Oakland Avenue
13

Turn straight onto North Saginaw Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · North Saginaw Street
14

Turn left onto M 59

19 mi · 24 min · East Huron Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15

Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
16

Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

112 ft · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road
17

Continue on Romeo Plank Road

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Romeo Plank Road
18

Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue

123 ft · 2 sec · Cass Avenue
19

Continue on Cass Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue
20

Turn right onto Moravian Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

0.2 mi · 52 sec · White Oaks Drive
22

Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

289 ft · 12 sec · Red Oaks Drive
23

Arrive at destination

Red Oaks Drive

Where to Stop

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

city and county seat of Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pontiac, MI

21 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

Roseville, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pontiac, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Clyde, 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 40.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | White Lake Road

Enter roundabout onto White Lake Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
2.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | White Lake Road

Enter roundabout onto White Lake Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
19.1 mi into trip | ~33m in | M 59 / East Huron Street

Turn left onto M 59 / East Huron Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
6
38 mi into trip | ~58m in | Romeo Plank Road

Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
40.8 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | Moravian Drive

Turn right onto Moravian Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.60 one way

$13.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.24 $14.49
premium $4.89 $8.12 $16.24
diesel $5.61 $9.32 $18.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 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 12.7 0 $4.43 $2.03
Efficient EV 10.6 0 $3.69 $1.69
EV Truck/SUV 16.9 0 $5.91 $2.70

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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 15, 2026

Origin

Clyde, MI

Late night in Clyde on Sunday

Local time

3:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clinton Township, MI

Late night in Clinton Township on Sunday

Local time

3:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°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 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 6m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 42.2-mile trip, as there's a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.8 miles along East Huron Street. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads with frequent turns and potential intersections rather than open highway. The drive progresses through a continuous local road network, offering a consistent pace without the interruptions of highway on-ramps or off-ramps.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.8 mi on East Huron Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near White Lake Road.

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 42.2 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 2.5 miles (White Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.7 miles (White Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.1 miles (M 59 / East Huron Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 42.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.8 miles on East Huron Street. 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 2.5 miles (White Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.7 miles (White Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.1 miles (M 59 / East Huron Street): Lane positioning matters here.

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