Origin
South Lyon, MI
Late night in South Lyon on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Lyon, 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
1h 11m
Distance
46.9 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Lyon, MI
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Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
Stretching 46.9 miles across the Midwest, this drive from South Lyon to Clinton Township is a straightforward trek that typically takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes. Because the distance is relatively short, you can easily complete this trip in a single day, making it an ideal excursion for those looking to traverse this part of Michigan without an overnight stay. With a fuel cost estimate of $7, the route is budget-friendly and efficient for your personal vehicle. You will spend your time navigating a mix of local roads and major thoroughfares, moving between suburban settings. Overall, it is a practical, no-nonsense commute that serves as a reliable connection between these two Michigan communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 14 mi | 15m |
| West 10 Mile Road | 8.5 mi | 16m |
| Groesbeck Highway | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| 10 Mile Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| John C Lodge Freeway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| I 96 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Beck Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Heights Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Walter P Reuther Freeway
— 14 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Lyon, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on West Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lake Street
2
Continue on 10 Mile Road
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
10 Mile Road
3
Enter roundabout onto 10 Mile Road
99 ft
·
1 sec
·
10 Mile Road
4
Continue on 10 Mile Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
10 Mile Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on West 10 Mile Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West 10 Mile Road
6
Turn left onto Beck Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Beck Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 96
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 96
9
Continue on I 696
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Toward I 696 East, M 5 East: Port Huron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto M 10
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
John C Lodge Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 15
Toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Northwestern Highway
13
Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
6.6 mi
·
13 min
·
West 10 Mile Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on South Chrysler Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Chrysler Drive
15
Turn left
297 ft
·
16 sec
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Chrysler Drive
17
Keep slight right at fork onto West 10 Mile Road
499 ft
·
10 sec
·
West 10 Mile Road
18
Continue on East Heights Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Heights Drive
19
Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Walter P Reuther Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 696 East
21
Merge onto I 696
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 26
Toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
East 11 Mile Road
24
Turn left onto M 97
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Groesbeck Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Turn left onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrington Street
Use the left lane.
26
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Moravian Drive
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
28
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
12 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
29
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 23.4 miles from South Lyon, 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 46.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Beck Road
Turn left onto Beck Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
23.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
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 15
Toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
6
30.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
37.7 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway
6
46.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
Moravian Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.33 one way
$14.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.03 | $18.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
4:12 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
2 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 11m 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 driving experience that transitions from highway speeds to local traffic patterns. You will spend about 41% of your journey on highways, including a notable 14-mile stretch along the Walter P Reuther Freeway. After leaving the interstate, the route shifts to surface streets, specifically West 10 Mile Road and Groesbeck Highway. This change in road type requires you to stay alert as the pace shifts from the steady flow of the freeway to the stop-and-go nature of city arteries. It is a functional drive that balances the convenience of high-speed transit with the necessity of local navigation.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14 mi on Walter P Reuther Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in near Beck Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.9 miles you will encounter 20 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 7 miles (Beck Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.4 miles: 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.
Between South Lyon, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 5 East: Port Huron and M 97: Groesbeck Highway.
M 5 East: Port Huron
11.8 mi in
|
~18m
|
via I 696
M 97: Groesbeck Highway
37.7 mi in
|
~55m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 46.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14 miles on Walter P Reuther 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 7 miles (Beck Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.4 miles: 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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