Origin
Charlotte, MI
Evening in Charlotte on Sunday
Local time
8:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charlotte, MI to Clinton Township, MI
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
112.5 mi
181 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
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6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charlotte, MI
Ever Rayan
Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Charlotte, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 112.5 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Lawrence Avenue, Lansing Street, Lansing Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.09 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
56.2 miles from Charlotte, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 112.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Lawrence Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Charlotte, MI to Clinton Township, MI is easy. At 1h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Charlotte, MI to Clinton Township, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Lawrence Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lansing Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lansing Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-96 EAST | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John C Lodge Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 10 Mile Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Lawrence Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on South Cochran Avenue
125 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Cochran Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Lawrence Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Lawrence Avenue
3
Continue on Lansing Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lansing Street
4
Continue on Lansing Road
482 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lansing Road
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 North: Lansing
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 69 North: Lansing
6
Take the exit slight right toward Lansing Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lansing Road
7
Keep slight left to continue on Lansing Road
518 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lansing Road
8
Turn right onto Lansing Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lansing Road
9
Take the ramp slight right toward I-96 EAST: Detroit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
I-96 EAST: Detroit
10
Merge slight left
65 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
11
Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
12
Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
John C Lodge Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
14
Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Northwestern Highway
15
Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
6.6 mi
·
13 min
·
West 10 Mile Road
16
Continue on South Chrysler Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Chrysler Drive
17
Turn left
299 ft
·
17 sec
18
Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Chrysler Drive
19
Keep slight right to continue on West 10 Mile Road
499 ft
·
11 sec
·
West 10 Mile Road
20
Continue on East Heights Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Heights Drive
21
Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Walter P Reuther Drive
22
Take the ramp straight toward I 696 East
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 696 East
23
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
24
Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
M 97: Groesbeck Highway
25
Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 11 Mile Road
26
Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Groesbeck Highway
27
Turn left onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrington Street
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Moravian Drive
29
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
30
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
13 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
31
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.2 miles from Charlotte, MI, or about 56m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.2 miles or 56m 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 32m
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 Charlotte, 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 Charlotte, MI
This is one driving day of about 112.5 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Charlotte, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.2 mi from Charlotte, MI · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.2 miles from Charlotte, 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
$17.09 one way
$34.18 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $18.84 | $37.67 |
| premium | $4.80 | $21.24 | $42.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.99 | $49.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.81 | $5.40 |
| Efficient EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.84 | $4.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45 | 0 | $15.75 | $7.20 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Evening in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
8:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
2 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
1h 52m 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 Charlotte, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 112.5 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Lawrence Avenue, Lansing Street, Lansing Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.2 miles from Charlotte, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.09 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.
The drive from Charlotte, MI to Clinton Township, MI is easy. At 1h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Charlotte, MI to Clinton Township, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Charlotte, MI to Clinton Township, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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