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Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Albion, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

113 mi

182 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 2m ★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m

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

Downtown Clinton Township, MI, MI

Clinton Township, MI

fish socks

ancient name for the island of Great Britain

Albion, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Albion, MI covers 113 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, Walter P Reuther Freeway, M 14 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.9 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.67 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.

Midpoint

56.5 miles from Clinton Township, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 113 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 11m highway drive covering 113 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and Walter P Reuther Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.9 miles on I 94.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 46.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and Walter P Reuther Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.8 miles in.

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 17 significant decision points across 113 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 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

8
32.8 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

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 1 Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
6
33.2 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
6
34 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
6
40.1 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward M 14: Ann Arbor

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward M 14: Ann Arbor
8
57.3 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | M 14

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14: Ann Arbor

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 45 Toward M 14: Ann Arbor

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Clinton Township, MI and Albion, MI, road signs point toward Toledo and M 14: Ann Arbor.

Toledo

34 mi in | ~44m

M 14: Ann Arbor

40.1 mi in | ~50m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 46.9 mi 50m
Walter P Reuther Freeway 23.7 mi 25m
M 14 21.9 mi 23m
South Groesbeck Highway 7.3 mi 11m
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway 5.8 mi 6m
East Michigan Avenue 2.5 mi 3m
Harrington Street 0.6 mi 1m
East 11 Mile Road 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 46.9 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Red Oaks Drive

289 ft · 17 sec · 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 · Harrington Street
Use the right lane.
5

Turn right onto M 97

7.3 mi · 11 min · South Groesbeck Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road

0.5 mi · 59 sec · East 11 Mile Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 696 West
8

Merge onto I 696

24 mi · 25 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 1 Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
12

Merge onto I 275; I 96

5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
13

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto M 14

17 mi · 17 min · M 14
15

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14

5.4 mi · 5 min · M 14
Exit 45 Toward M 14: Ann Arbor Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 94

47 mi · 50 min · I 94
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
17

Take the exit onto I 94 BL

0.3 mi · 39 sec · I 94 BL
Toward BL I 94, M 99: Springport, Albion
18

Continue on I 94 BL; M 99

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Eaton Rapids Road
19

Continue on I 94 BL; M 99

2.5 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue
20

Turn left onto M 99

0.3 mi · 25 sec · North Superior Street
21

Arrive at destination

M 99

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 56.5 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.9 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 25 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.5 miles or 1h 8m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albion, 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 113 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Clinton Township, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 46.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.5 mi from Clinton Township, MI · 1h 8m into the drive

Downtown Farmington, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farmington, MI

57 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

Farmington, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ann Arbor, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.5 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Albion, MI

The final approach into Albion, 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 Albion, 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

Foundry Bakehouse and Deli

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albion, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route mile 113

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+15176800092

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Albion, Michigan

0.3 mi

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jackson, Michigan

0.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Stirling Books & Brew

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albion, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 113

Hours: 12–6 pm

+15176297560

Visit website

Meridian Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Plymouth, Michigan

1.5 mi

Built & Brewed In Detroit Coffee Bar (Inside Michigan First Credit Union)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lathrup Village, Michigan

0.9 mi

Foundry Bakehouse and Deli

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route mile 113

Albion, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+15176800092

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 113

Albion, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15176299800

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 96.9

Jackson, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+15177952812

Visit website

Zou Zou's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.7

Chelsea, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17344334226

Visit website

Dunkin'

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 72.7

Chelsea, Michigan

Hours: 4:30 am–7 pm

+17345622004

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96.9

Jackson, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+15179900800

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 72.7

Chelsea, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–7 pm

+17347194712

Dozer Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.6

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17349295217

Visit website

Stirling Books & Brew

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 113

Albion, Michigan

Hours: 12–6 pm

+15176297560

Visit website

Meridian Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 40.4

Plymouth, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+17342598580

Built & Brewed In Detroit Coffee Bar (Inside Michigan First Credit Union)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 24.2

Lathrup Village, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Royal Oak

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 16.1

Royal Oak, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12483077161

Visit website

Detroit Kid City - Clinton Township

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Clinton Township, Michigan

Visit website

Plymouth Coffee Bean

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 40.4

Plymouth, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17344540178

Visit website

RēNū Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 40.4

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 8:30 am–3:30 pm

+12483745955

Visit website

ALWADI COFFEE

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 40.4

Plymouth, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17344046349

Visit website

The Fifth Wall Escape Rooms

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 16.1

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 3–10 pm

+12482914305

Visit website

Breakout Escape Rooms Royal Oak

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 16.1

Royal Oak, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–11:30 pm

+15863596944

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 16.1

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12488507182

Visit website

Leslie Science & Nature Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 56.5

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17349971553

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 32.3

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12484767928

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.67 one way

$35.33 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $19.40 $38.79
premium $4.89 $21.75 $43.49
diesel $5.61 $24.95 $49.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.9 0 $11.86 $5.42
Efficient EV 28.3 0 $9.89 $4.52
EV Truck/SUV 45.2 0 $15.82 $7.23

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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

Clinton Township, MI

Afternoon in Clinton Township on Friday

Local time

1:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albion, MI

Afternoon in Albion on Friday

Local time

1:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Farmington, MI

57 mi in

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

2h 11m 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 Albion, MI covers 113 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 94, Walter P Reuther Freeway, M 14. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 56.5 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 $17.67 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 17 significant decision points across 113 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 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Clinton Township, MI and Albion, MI, road signs point toward Toledo and M 14: Ann Arbor.

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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