Origin
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Morning in Grosse Pointe Farms on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grosse Pointe Farms, 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
27m
Distance
16.4 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
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
Grosse Pointe Farms to Clinton Township is 16.4 miles and takes about 27m via Edsel Ford Freeway and Gratiot Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Michigan. The drive offers a mixed experience, blending freeway speeds with more local road navigation. It's a straightforward journey, ideal for a quick hop between these two nearby Michigan communities, making it a convenient option for a same-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Moross Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| South Groesbeck Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Metropolitan Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Harrington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| White Oaks Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Moravian Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Edsel Ford Freeway
— 6.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Pointe Farms, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on Moross Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Moross Road
Use the straight lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 94 East
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
3
Merge onto I 94
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 231
Toward M 3
Use the slight left lane.
5
Turn straight onto M 3
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Gratiot Avenue
6
Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
385 ft
·
6 sec
·
Metropolitan Parkway
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Metropolitan Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Turn sharp right onto M 97
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Groesbeck Highway
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrington Street
Use the left lane.
10
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Moravian Drive
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
12
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
12 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 94 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 94 East
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 94 / Edsel Ford Freeway
Merge onto I 94 / Edsel Ford Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward M 3
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 231
Toward M 3
7
14 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
M 97 / South Groesbeck Highway
Turn sharp right onto M 97 / South Groesbeck Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
16 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Moravian Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 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 | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
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.
Destination
Clinton Township, MI
Morning in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
NNW 3 to 7 mph
48% chance
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
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 presents a mixed profile, with 48% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a 6.7-mile stretch on the Edsel Ford Freeway, offering a taste of faster travel. As you proceed, the route transitions, incorporating segments of Gratiot Avenue and Moross Road, which will likely feel more like local thoroughfares. Expect a drive that balances efficient freeway cruising with the more stop-and-go nature of navigating through town.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on Edsel Ford Freeway.
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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 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 16.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 94 / Edsel Ford Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 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.
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 Grosse Pointe Farms, MI to Clinton Township, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 3 along the way.
M 3
9 mi in
|
~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on Edsel Ford 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 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 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 94 / Edsel Ford Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 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 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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