Origin
Elba, MI
Late night in Elba on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elba, 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 15m
Distance
56.9 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elba, MI
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Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
This 56.9-mile drive from Elba to Clinton Township, Michigan, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Designed as a single-day adventure, it's perfect for a quick getaway within the Midwest region. You'll navigate primarily using Van Dyke Road and I-69, with Hall Road also playing a role. The estimated fuel cost is around $9, making it an economical choice. This route offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for those looking for a blend of highway speeds and local road navigation without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Dyke Road | 26.1 mi | 32m |
| I 69 | 18.8 mi | 18m |
| Hall Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Cass Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Elba Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Romeo Plank Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Moravian Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Van Dyke Road
— 26.1 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elba, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on South Elba Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Elba Road
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward Elba Road
3
Merge onto I 69
19 mi
·
18 min
·
I 69
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 168
Toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont
5
Turn right onto M 53
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Van Dyke Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto M 53
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
7
Continue on M 53
21 mi
·
25 min
·
Van Dyke Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 17
Toward M 59: Mount Clemens, Pontiac
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto M 59
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Hall Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
12
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
13
Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
Cass Avenue
14
Continue on Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cass Avenue
15
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
17
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
12 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from Elba, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 55.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward Elba Road
Navigation decision point
Toward Elba Road
6
20.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 168
Toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont
8
48.2 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward M 59: Mount Clemens, Pontiac
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 17
Toward M 59: Mount Clemens, Pontiac
6
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
Romeo Plank Road
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
Moravian Drive
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.90 one way
$17.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.77 | $19.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.97 | $3.64 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Clinton Township, MI
Late night in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
3:43 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 15m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 33% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.1 miles on Van Dyke Road, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. As you transition between Van Dyke Road, I-69, and Hall Road, the driving experience will vary, moving from potentially faster highway sections to more local road conditions. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind, but rather experience a dynamic journey through Michigan's landscape.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.1 mi on Van Dyke Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 56.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Elba, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont, M 59: Mount Clemens and Pontiac.
M 53: Imlay City
20.8 mi in
|
~23m
Almont
20.8 mi in
|
~23m
M 59: Mount Clemens
48.2 mi in
|
~59m
Pontiac
48.2 mi in
|
~59m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 56.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.1 miles on Van Dyke Road. 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 Clinton Township, 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 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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