Brooklyn, MI to Clinton Township, MI is 94.7 miles and takes about 2h 6m via I 94 and US 12, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on major highways, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. Given its relatively short distance and duration, you can easily complete this route in a single day without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.3 miles from Brooklyn, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 94.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the route utilizing major roads like I 94 and US 12. You'll experience longer stretches of consistent speed, including a continuous segment of 50.7 miles on I 94. The profile suggests a generally fast-paced journey, allowing you to cover ground efficiently. While predominantly highway, the inclusion of Gratiot Avenue might introduce some local traffic as you approach your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 50.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US 12. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in near US 12.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 94.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (US 12): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.8 mi into trip|~5m in|US 12
Turn left onto US 12
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
36.1 mi into trip|~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports
7
87.3 mi into trip|~1h 53m 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
92.3 mi into trip|~2h 2m 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
94.3 mi into trip|~2h 5m in|Moravian Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brooklyn, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward Chicago, Airports and M 3.
Chicago
35.9 mi in|~52m
Airports
36.1 mi in|~52m
M 3
87.3 mi in|~1h 53m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
50.7 mi
59m
US 12
31 mi
44m
Gratiot Avenue
3.2 mi
5m
M-50
2.4 mi
3m
South Groesbeck Highway
1.4 mi
2m
Metropolitan Parkway
1.2 mi
2m
US 23
0.9 mi
<1m
Brooklyn Road
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 50.7 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on Chicago Street
101 ft·6 sec·Chicago Street
2
Turn right onto M 50
0.6 mi·52 sec·South Main Street
3
Continue on M 50
0.8 mi·1 min·Brooklyn Road
4
Turn straight onto M 50
2.4 mi·3 min·M-50
5
Turn left onto US 12
31 mi·44 min·US 12
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
7
Merge onto US 23
0.9 mi·57 sec·US 23
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·35 sec
Toward I 94 BL East: Detroit, AirportsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 94
51 mi·59 min·I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 231Toward M 3Use the slight left lane.
12
Turn straight onto M 3
3.2 mi·5 min·Gratiot Avenue
13
Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
385 ft·6 sec·Metropolitan Parkway
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
1.2 mi·2 min·Metropolitan Parkway
Use the left lane.
15
Turn sharp right onto M 97
1.4 mi·2 min·South Groesbeck Highway
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Harrington Street
Use the left lane.
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
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over 2 hours, this route offers excellent flexibility. You can depart anytime, but leaving mid-morning will help you avoid potential rush hour traffic in the Detroit metropolitan area. Consider the longest stretch of 50.7 miles on I 94, and plan your fuel stop before you get too low, as convenience stores might be less frequent on the highway itself. Since it's a single-day trip with minimal stops suggested, focus on enjoying the drive and arriving at your destination refreshed.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.3 miles from Brooklyn, MI, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.7 miles.
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 21 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.3 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton Township, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brooklyn, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Brooklyn, MI
This is one driving day of about 94.7 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Brooklyn, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 50.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.3 mi from Brooklyn, MI
· 1h 5m into the drive
The midpoint is around 47.3 miles from Brooklyn, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clinton Township, MI
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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Cafe Sous Terre
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Detroit, Michigan
Later in the drive, short detour
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 74.4
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.06 one way
$28.12 round trip
$3.77/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.25
$15.86
$31.71
premium
$4.65
$17.35
$34.70
diesel
$5.30
$19.78
$39.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.4
0
$9.94
$4.55
Efficient EV
23.7
0
$8.29
$3.79
EV Truck/SUV
37.9
0
$13.26
$6.06
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Brooklyn, MI
Evening
in Brooklyn on Friday
Local time
5:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clinton Township, MI
Evening
in Clinton Township on Friday
Local time
5:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 6m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brooklyn, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 94.7 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, US 12, Gratiot Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.3 miles from Brooklyn, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 94.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (US 12): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Brooklyn, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward Chicago, Airports and M 3.
