Origin
Clyde, MI
Late night in Clyde on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clyde, MI
cottonbro studio
Clinton Township, MI
fish socks
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Clyde, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
Start on Bishop
Turn right onto Johnson
Turn right onto Milford Road
Continue on White Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto White Lake Road
Continue on White Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto White Lake Road
Continue on White Lake Road
At end of road, turn right onto Andersonville Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 24
Continue on US 24 BUS
Continue on Oakland Avenue
Turn straight onto North Saginaw Street
Turn left onto M 59
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue
Continue on Cass Avenue
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
Enter roundabout onto White Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto White Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto M 59 / East Huron Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.60 one way
$13.19 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Clyde on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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