Origin
Harper Woods, MI
Late night in Harper Woods on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harper Woods, MI to Clinton Township, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harper Woods, MI
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Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Harper Woods to Clinton Township, you are looking at a brief 13.3-mile trip that typically takes about 22 minutes to complete. This route is entirely local, avoiding highways altogether, which makes it an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. With a fuel cost of just $2, it is a very budget-friendly way to navigate through the Midwest. Because the distance is so short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or multiple stops along the way. Expect a straightforward experience that connects two Michigan communities without the complexity of interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| South Groesbeck Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Metropolitan Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Harper Avenue | 1 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
— 5.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harper Woods, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
461 ft
·
35 sec
3
Turn right onto Eastwood Drive
251 ft
·
14 sec
·
Eastwood Drive
4
Turn right onto Harper Avenue
197 ft
·
11 sec
·
Harper Avenue
5
Turn left onto Allard Avenue
300 ft
·
16 sec
·
Allard Avenue
6
Turn left onto Harper Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Harper Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 94 East
8
Merge onto I 94
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 231
Toward M 3
Use the slight left lane.
10
Turn straight onto M 3
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Gratiot Avenue
11
Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
385 ft
·
6 sec
·
Metropolitan Parkway
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Metropolitan Parkway
Use the left lane.
13
Turn sharp right onto M 97
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Groesbeck Highway
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrington Street
Use the left lane.
15
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Moravian Drive
Use the left 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Harper Avenue
Turn left onto Harper Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
11.5 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
13.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Moravian Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
23m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating through local streets, primarily utilizing Eastwood Drive, Harper Avenue, and Allard Avenue. Because the roads are local, there is no long-distance, uninterrupted stretch; in fact, the longest segment on Eastwood Drive is 0 miles, meaning you should be prepared for frequent turns and intersections. This is a practical, functional drive that requires your full attention on local navigation rather than highway cruising. The character of the road remains consistent as you transition between these Michigan towns.
46% 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: 5.1 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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 13.9 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Harper Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 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 Harper Woods, MI to Clinton Township, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 3 along the way.
M 3
6.5 mi in
|
~9m
About the Cities
Starting in Harper Woods, MI
Full guide →Grosse Pointe is an area in Wayne County in the state of Michigan. It includes the cities of Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Shores, and Grosse Pointe Woods. This article also covers the city of Harper Woods.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Harper Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 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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