Origin
Romulus, MI
Late night in Romulus on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Romulus, 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
59m
Distance
43.6 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Romulus, MI
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Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
This 43.6-mile drive from Romulus, MI, to Clinton Township, MI, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in under an hour. It's a perfect one-day excursion, so no overnight stays are necessary. The route primarily utilizes major freeways, making up 83% of the journey, with an estimated fuel cost of around $7. You'll spend most of your time on the Edsel Ford Freeway and Detroit Industrial Expressway before transitioning to Gratiot Avenue. Given its focus on highway travel within the Midwest region, this drive is best suited for those looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 20.6 mi | 27m |
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 14.4 mi | 15m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| South Groesbeck Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Metropolitan Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Goddard Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Harrington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| White Oaks Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Edsel Ford Freeway
— 20.6 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Romulus, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on this road
133 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Shook Road
102 ft
·
8 sec
·
Shook Road
3
Turn left onto Goddard Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Goddard Road
4
Turn left onto Wayne Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Wayne Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
6
Merge onto I 94
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 94
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 231
Toward M 3
Use the slight left lane.
9
Turn straight onto M 3
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Gratiot Avenue
10
Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
385 ft
·
6 sec
·
Metropolitan Parkway
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Metropolitan Parkway
Use the left lane.
12
Turn sharp right onto M 97
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Groesbeck Highway
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrington Street
Use the left lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Moravian Drive
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
16
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
12 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Romulus, 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 1.2 and 43.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway
Merge onto I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
36.2 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
5
40 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Metropolitan Parkway
Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
41.2 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
43.2 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Moravian Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.82 one way
$13.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 10 mph
85% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:21PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:53PM EDT until April 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord 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
25 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
59m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 59-minute drive. With 83% of the route on highways, you'll encounter mostly high-speed travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 20.6 miles, primarily on the Edsel Ford Freeway, offering a consistent pace. As you progress, the drive will transition from the expressways to Gratiot Avenue, which may present a change in traffic patterns and speed. This route prioritizes direct travel over scenic byways, making it an efficient, albeit less varied, driving experience.
83% 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: 20.6 mi on Edsel Ford Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Edsel Ford Freeway and Detroit Industrial Expressway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway.
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 43.6 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 1.2 miles (I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 40 miles (Metropolitan Parkway): 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 Romulus, MI to Clinton Township, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 3 along the way.
M 3
36.2 mi in
|
~45m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 43.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 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 1.2 miles (I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 40 miles (Metropolitan Parkway): 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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