Origin
Marine City, MI
Morning in Marine City on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marine City, 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
40m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marine City, MI
Sami Abdullah
Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
Marine City to Clinton Township is 27.9 miles and takes about 40 minutes via Marine City Highway and Ford Freeway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Michigan, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns, making it more of a local commute feel than an open highway journey. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss, and it won't eat up your entire day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marine City Highway | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| Ford Freeway | 7.3 mi | 7m |
| North Groesbeck Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| 26 Mile Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hall Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Harrington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| King Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Marine City Highway
— 11.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marine City, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on South Main Street
47 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto M 29
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Broadway Street
3
Turn right onto West Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Boulevard
4
Turn right onto King Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
King Road
5
Turn left onto Marine City Highway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Marine City Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Marine City Highway
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Marine City Highway
7
Continue on 26 Mile Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
26 Mile Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 94
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Ford Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 240
Toward M 59: Utica, Selfridge ANG
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto M 59
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
William P Rosso Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on M 59
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hall Road
13
Take the exit
276 ft
·
10 sec
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto M 59
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Hall Road
15
Turn right onto M 97
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Groesbeck Highway
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrington Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Moravian Drive
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
19
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
12 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 27.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Marine City Highway
Turn left onto Marine City Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
14.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the ramp toward I 94 West: Detroit
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
8
21.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward M 59: Utica, Selfridge ANG
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 240
Toward M 59: Utica, Selfridge ANG
6
23.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
M 97 / North Groesbeck Highway
Turn right onto M 97 / North Groesbeck Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
27.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Moravian Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 12 to 16 mph
90% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:36AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 8:13AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
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
21 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
40m 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 route features a significant portion on local roads, with only 26% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter a "turn-heavy local drive" profile, meaning you should anticipate navigating through various streets and intersections. The longest stretch without a turn or change in direction is 11.2 miles on Marine City Highway. As you progress, the landscape will shift from the initial highway segments to more suburban and local street environments, requiring your attention to traffic signals and speed limits.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on Marine City Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near Marine City Highway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 27.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (Marine City Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 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 Marine City, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 59: Utica and Selfridge Ang.
M 59: Utica
21.6 mi in
|
~28m
Selfridge Ang
21.6 mi in
|
~28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.2 miles on Marine City Highway. 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 1.5 miles (Marine City Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 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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