Origin
Clyde, MI
Late night in Clyde on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clyde, MI to Detroit, 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 8m
Distance
48 mi
77 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clyde, MI
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Detroit, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Clyde to Detroit, you are looking at a 48.2-mile journey through the Michigan Midwest. Expect the drive to take roughly 59 minutes, making it a straightforward day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via North Milford Road, Highland Avenue, and West Commerce Street rather than major expressways. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $7, this trip is highly economical for a quick regional transit. Since both locations are within the same state and region, the transition is seamless and familiar. It is a practical choice for those who prefer local roads over high-speed highway travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John C Lodge Freeway | 17.8 mi | 23m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| I 96 | 8.3 mi | 8m |
| North Milford Road | 6.1 mi | 11m |
| South Milford Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Peters Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| General Motors Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John C Lodge Freeway
— 17.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clyde, MI and Detroit, MI.
1
Start on Bishop
465 ft
·
25 sec
·
Bishop
2
At end of road, turn left onto North Milford Road
6.1 mi
·
11 min
·
North Milford Road
3
Turn right onto Highland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Highland Avenue
4
Turn right onto West Commerce Street
434 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Commerce Street
5
Turn left onto Peters Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Peters Road
6
Continue on West Huron Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Huron Street
7
Turn right onto General Motors Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
General Motors Road
8
Turn left onto South Milford Road
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
South Milford Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 96
8.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 96
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 696
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Toward I 696 East, M 5 East: Port Huron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto M 10
18 mi
·
23 min
·
John C Lodge Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 1B
Toward Larned Street, Downtown
Use the slight left lane.
14
Continue on West Larned Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Larned Street
15
Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto Cadillac Square
126 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cadillac Square
17
Arrive at destination
Cadillac Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 47.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Milford Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Milford Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
West Commerce Street
Turn right onto West Commerce Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
South Milford Road
Turn left onto South Milford Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
12 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the ramp toward I 96 East: Detroit
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
8
47.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward Larned Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 1B
Toward Larned Street, Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.50 one way
$15.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.24 | $18.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.60 | $21.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Detroit, MI
Late night in Detroit on Sunday
Local time
2:01 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 8m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because this route features a 0% highway share, you will avoid the monotonous drone of interstate traffic in favor of navigating smaller, winding roadways. The path lacks a single long, uninterrupted stretch, meaning you will need to stay alert for frequent turns as you transition between North Milford Road, Highland Avenue, and West Commerce Street. This route offers a distinct change of pace compared to standard highway cruising. You should expect a more hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local infrastructure throughout the entire 59-minute duration.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.8 mi on John C Lodge Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on John C Lodge Freeway and Walter P Reuther Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Milford Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (North Milford Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (West Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (South Milford Road): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Clyde, MI to Detroit, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 5 East: Port Huron along the way.
M 5 East: Port Huron
20.6 mi in
|
~33m
|
via I 696
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 48 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.8 miles on John C Lodge 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 Detroit, 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 0.1 miles (North Milford Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (West Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (South Milford Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Detroit, 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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