Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Evening in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
6:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Adrian, MI
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
90.8 mi
146 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
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6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton Township, MI
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Adrian, MI
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Trip Overview
Stretching 90.8 miles across Michigan, this drive connects Clinton Township to Adrian in approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes. Given the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $14 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for regional travel. By navigating a combination of the Edsel Ford Freeway, the Detroit Industrial Expressway, and West Michigan Avenue, you will transition through diverse parts of the Midwest. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, the trip is straightforward and requires minimal logistical planning.
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
45.4 miles from Clinton Township, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that balances high-speed transit with local navigation. With 59% of the journey spent on highways, you will encounter varying road conditions throughout the 90.8-mile trek. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Detroit Industrial Expressway, where you can settle in for 28.7 miles of consistent highway driving. As you transition from the freeway segments onto West Michigan Avenue, the pace shifts, requiring you to adapt to a different flow of traffic. This combination of major expressways and local arterials ensures the drive remains engaging rather than monotonous.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Detroit Industrial Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.7 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 3.6 miles in near 15 Mile Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 90.8 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 3.6 miles (15 Mile Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (M 3 / Gratiot Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.8 miles (I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.6 mi into trip
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~6m in
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15 Mile Road
Turn sharp left onto 15 Mile Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.6 mi into trip
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~11m in
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M 3 / Gratiot Avenue
Turn right onto M 3 / Gratiot Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
45.8 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
55.8 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward US 12 West: Saline
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 181A
Toward US 12 West: Saline
6
78.1 mi into trip
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~1h 46m in
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M 52 / State Highway 52
Turn left onto M 52 / State Highway 52
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 28.7 mi | 30m |
| West Michigan Avenue | 21.9 mi | 33m |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 20.6 mi | 27m |
| North Adrian Highway | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 52 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| South Groesbeck Highway | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Beaconsfield Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Detroit Industrial Expressway
— 28.7 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Adrian, MI.
1
Start on Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
17 sec
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Red Oaks Drive
2
Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Moravian Drive
4
Turn right onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Harrington Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto M 97
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Groesbeck Highway
Use the none lane.
6
Turn sharp left onto 15 Mile Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
15 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Beaconsfield Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Beaconsfield Street
Use the none lane.
8
Turn left onto Masonic Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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Masonic Boulevard
9
Turn right onto M 3
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Gratiot Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
11
Merge onto I 94
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on I 94
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the none lane.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 181A
Toward US 12 West: Saline
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto US 12
22 mi
·
33 min
·
West Michigan Avenue
Use the none lane.
16
Turn left onto M 52
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 52
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on M 52
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
North Adrian Highway
18
Continue on State Highway 52
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Highway 52
19
Continue on M 52
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
20
Turn left onto M 52
52 ft
·
1 sec
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East Church Street
21
Arrive at destination
M 52
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. While the 2 hour and 5 minute duration is easily manageable in one sitting, keep an eye on traffic patterns when utilizing the Detroit Industrial Expressway. Because there are no mandatory stops built into this 90.8-mile route, you have complete control over your pacing and rest breaks. Plan to fuel up before you hit the road to keep your costs around that $14 estimate. A helpful tip for this route is to monitor real-time traffic updates specifically for the Edsel Ford Freeway section, as conditions can fluctuate significantly during peak travel hours.
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 45.4 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.7 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.4 miles or 1h 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Adrian, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clinton Township, 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 Clinton Township, MI
This is one driving day of about 90.8 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clinton Township, 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.
The longest stretch is on Detroit Industrial Expressway for about 28.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.4 mi from Clinton Township, MI · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 45.4 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Adrian, MI
The final approach into Adrian, 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 Adrian, 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
$13.79 one way
$27.58 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $15.20 | $30.41 |
| premium | $4.80 | $17.14 | $34.28 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.17 | $40.35 |
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: 31.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.53 | $4.36 |
| Efficient EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.71 | $5.81 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Adrian, MI
Evening in Adrian on Sunday
Local time
6:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
4 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
2h 5m 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 Clinton Township, MI to Adrian, MI covers 90.8 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Detroit Industrial Expressway, West Michigan Avenue, Edsel Ford Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.4 miles from Clinton Township, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.79 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 90.8 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 3.6 miles (15 Mile Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (M 3 / Gratiot Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.8 miles (I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Clinton Township, MI to Adrian, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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