Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
42.8 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Photo: fish socks
The drive from Avoca, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 42.8 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gratiot Avenue, Memphis Ridge Road, Emmett Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.1 miles on Gratiot Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
21.4 miles from Avoca, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 42.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near M 19 / Emmett Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 4.2 miles (M 19 / Emmett Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (M 19 / Gratiot Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.5 miles (North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto M 19 / Emmett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto M 19 / Gratiot Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto North Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Harrington Street
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gratiot Avenue | 12.1 mi | 17m |
| Memphis Ridge Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Emmett Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Kinney Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| North Groesbeck Highway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Avoca Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Beard Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Avoca, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
Start on M 136
Continue on M 136
Continue on M 136
At end of road, turn left onto M 19
Continue on M 19
Continue on M 19
Continue on M 19
Continue on M 19
Continue on M 19
Continue on M 19
Continue on M 19
Continue on M 19
Turn right onto M 19
Turn right onto 21 Mile Road
Turn left onto North Avenue
Continue on M 97
Turn right onto Harrington Street
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 42.8 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.4 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton Township, MI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Avoca, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Avoca, MI
This is one driving day of about 42.8 miles and 1h 6m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.4 mi from Avoca, MI · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 42.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Avoca, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Clinton Township, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Clinton Township, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.50 one way
$13.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.17 | $14.33 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Avoca on Saturday
Local time
5:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Clinton Township on Saturday
Local time
5:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
47°F
Ann Arbor, MI
21 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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