Origin
Chesterfield, MI
Afternoon in Chesterfield on Friday
Local time
4:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterfield, MI to Clinton Township, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesterfield, MI
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Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
This quick 7.9-mile drive from Chesterfield to Clinton Township in Michigan's Midwest region takes about 13 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, and the estimated fuel cost is around $1. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a drive through more developed areas rather than open country. With only a single day recommended, this trip is ideal for a short errand or a quick connection between two points without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway segments to speak of. Your journey will primarily follow North Groesbeck Highway, Gratiot Avenue, and 21 Mile Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.4 miles on North Groesbeck Highway. This driving profile means you'll be navigating through more urban or suburban environments, with potential for traffic lights and intersections to manage.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Groesbeck Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near 21 Mile Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (21 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (Harrington Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
21 Mile Road
Turn right onto 21 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
North Avenue
Turn left onto North Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Harrington Street
Turn right onto Harrington Street
Navigation decision point
6
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Moravian Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
White Oaks Drive
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Groesbeck Highway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 21 Mile Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Harrington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| White Oaks Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Moravian Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Red Oaks Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Groesbeck Highway
— 3.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on Kuchenmeister Street
77 ft
·
8 sec
·
Kuchenmeister Street
2
Turn left onto M 3
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gratiot Avenue
3
Turn right onto 21 Mile Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
21 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto North Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on M 97
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Groesbeck Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrington Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Moravian Drive
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
9
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
12 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
10
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.24 one way
$2.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.36 | $2.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Afternoon in Clinton Township on Friday
Local time
4:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 10 mph
85% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:21PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:53PM EDT until April 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
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
25 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
13m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chesterfield, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 7.9 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Groesbeck Highway, Gratiot Avenue, 21 Mile Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.9 miles from Chesterfield, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.24 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 straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (21 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (Harrington Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Chesterfield, MI to Clinton Township, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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