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Trip from Camden, MI to Clinton Township, MI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 59m

Distance

143.6 mi

231 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 48m ★
6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Camden, MI, MI

Camden, MI

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Downtown Clinton Township, MI, MI

Clinton Township, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Camden, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 143.6 miles and takes about 2h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, M 14, South Edon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.8 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.45 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

71.8 miles from Camden, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 143.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Camden, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 143.6 miles and takes about 2h 59m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 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 34.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 88.2 miles in near M 14.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 143.6 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 88.2 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 112.4 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

9
88.2 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | M 14

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 42 Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
7
112.4 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express) toward I 96 Express: Downtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 96 Express: Downtown
7
117.8 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in

Take the exit toward Davison Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 186B Toward Davison Avenue
7
121.6 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in

Take the exit toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
8
127.1 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in

Take the exit toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

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 61 Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Camden, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East, M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia, Toledo and Port Huron - among others.

M 14: Plymouth

81.1 mi in | ~1h 40m | via M 14

M 14 East

85.8 mi in | ~1h 45m | via M 14

M 14 East: Plymouth

88.2 mi in | ~1h 48m | via M 14

Livonia

88.2 mi in | ~1h 48m | via M 14

Toledo

121.6 mi in | ~2h 27m

Port Huron

127.1 mi in | ~2h 34m

M 97: Groesbeck Highway

134.5 mi in | ~2h 43m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 34.8 mi 37m
M 14 22.2 mi 23m
South Edon Road 12.8 mi 17m
Moscow Road 11.4 mi 15m
East Chicago Road 9.5 mi 12m
I 96 9.2 mi 9m
Groesbeck Highway 7.4 mi 12m
Walter P Reuther Freeway 6.8 mi 7m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 34.8 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camden, MI and Clinton Township, MI.

1

Start on West Bell Street

41 ft · 6 sec · West Bell Street
2

Turn left onto M 49

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
3

Continue on M 49

4.9 mi · 6 min · South Edon Road
4

Continue on M 49

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
5

Continue on M 49

8.0 mi · 10 min · South Edon Road
6

At end of road, turn right onto US 12

4.6 mi · 6 min · West Chicago Road
7

Continue on US 12

0.5 mi · 37 sec · West Chicago Street
8

Continue on US 12; M 99

9.5 mi · 12 min · East Chicago Road
9

Turn left onto Moscow Road

11 mi · 15 min · Moscow Road
10

Merge onto M 60

2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Arbor Road
11

Turn straight onto M 60

2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
13

Merge onto I 94

35 mi · 37 min · I 94
14

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14

4.7 mi · 5 min · M 14
Exit 171 Toward M 14: Plymouth
15

Keep right at fork onto M 14

2.4 mi · 2 min · M 14
Toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
16

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14

15 mi · 16 min · M 14
Exit 42 Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 96

9.2 mi · 9 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

5.3 mi · 5 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Toward I 96 Express: Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 186B Toward Davison Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on M 8

2.2 mi · 5 min · M 8
21

Continue on M 8

1.3 mi · 1 min · Davison Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 75 North: Flint Use the slight left lane.
24

Merge onto I 75

4.6 mi · 4 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 61 Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron Use the slight right lane.
26

Keep slight right at fork onto I-75 North to I-696 East

0.4 mi · 52 sec · I-75 North to I-696 East
Toward I 696 East: Port Huron Use the slight right lane.
27

Continue on I 696

6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 26 Toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

0.5 mi · 59 sec · East 11 Mile Road
30

Turn left onto M 97

7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
31

Turn left onto Harrington Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Harrington Street
Use the left lane.
32

At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Moravian Drive
Use the left lane.
33

Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

0.2 mi · 52 sec · White Oaks Drive
34

Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

289 ft · 12 sec · Red Oaks Drive
35

Arrive at destination

Red Oaks Drive

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.8 miles from Camden, MI, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.8 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 32 miles or 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 71.8 miles or 1h 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 19m

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 Camden, 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 Camden, MI

This is one driving day of about 143.6 miles and 2h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Camden, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 34.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 71.8 mi from Camden, MI · 1h 30m into the drive

charter township in Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Canton, MI

72 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

Michigan Center, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chelsea, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.8 miles from Camden, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.45 one way

$44.90 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $24.65 $49.30
premium $4.89 $27.63 $55.27
diesel $5.61 $31.71 $63.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.1 0 $15.08 $6.89
Efficient EV 35.9 0 $12.57 $5.74
EV Truck/SUV 57.4 0 $20.10 $9.19

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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

Camden, MI

Evening in Camden on Thursday

Local time

7:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clinton Township, MI

Evening in Clinton Township on Thursday

Local time

7:19 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 59m 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 Camden, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 143.6 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, M 14, South Edon Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.8 miles from Camden, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.45 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 143.6 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 88.2 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 112.4 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Camden, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East, M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia, Toledo and Port Huron - among others.

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