The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Charleston, MI covers 92.2 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ford Freeway, Lakeshore Road, North Lakeshore Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33 miles on Ford Freeway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.41 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
46.1 miles from Clinton Township, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 92.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Charleston, MI covers 92.2 miles and takes about 1h 55m, 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 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ford Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 33 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Moravian Drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 55m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Moravian Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Harrington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (M 97 / South Groesbeck Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Moravian Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|Harrington Street
Turn right onto Harrington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1 mi into trip|~2m in|M 97 / South Groesbeck Highway
Turn left onto M 97 / South Groesbeck Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.3 mi into trip|~7m in|M 59 / Hall Road
Turn right onto M 59 / Hall Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
5.8 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward I 94 East: Port Huron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 94 East: Port Huron
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 Charleston, MI, road signs point toward M 25: Usa and Port Huron.
M 25: Usa
39.2 mi in|~46m
Port Huron
39.2 mi in|~46m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ford Freeway
33 mi
35m
Lakeshore Road
22.4 mi
25m
North Lakeshore Road
15.4 mi
22m
Bay City Forestville Road
3.3 mi
4m
South Groesbeck Highway
3.3 mi
5m
Kimball Drive
2.9 mi
3m
24th Avenue
2.5 mi
2m
Pine Grove Avenue
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Ford Freeway
— 33 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Charleston, 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 left onto M 97
3.3 mi·5 min·South Groesbeck Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto M 59
0.8 mi·1 min·Hall Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on M 59
0.7 mi·1 min·William P Rosso Highway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 94 East: Port HuronUse the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 94
33 mi·35 min·Ford Freeway
10
Take the exit
1.3 mi·1 min
Toward M 25: USA, Port Huron
11
Turn left onto I 69 BL; I 94 BL
2.0 mi·3 min·Pine Grove Avenue
12
Continue on M 25
2.5 mi·2 min·24th Avenue
13
Continue on M 25
4.4 mi·4 min·Lakeshore Road
14
Continue on M 25
2.9 mi·3 min·Kimball Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on M 25
7.6 mi·8 min·Lakeshore Road
16
Continue on M 25
1.2 mi·1 min·Main Street
17
Continue on M 25
10 mi·11 min·Lakeshore Road
18
Continue on M 25
0.6 mi·50 sec·South Ridge Street
19
Continue on M 25
15 mi·22 min·North Lakeshore Road
20
Continue on M 25
0.8 mi·1 min·3rd Street
21
Turn left onto Cedar Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Cedar Avenue
22
Continue on Bay City Forestville Road
3.3 mi·4 min·Bay City Forestville Road
23
Turn left onto Charleston Road
18 ft·0 sec·Charleston Road
24
Arrive at destination
Charleston Road
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 46.1 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.1 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charleston, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clinton Township, MI
This is one driving day of about 92.2 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Clinton Township, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ford Freeway for about 33 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.1 mi from Clinton Township, MI
· 56m into the drive
The midpoint is around 46.1 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Charleston, MI
The final approach into Charleston, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.41 one way
$28.83 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.83
$31.65
premium
$4.89
$17.74
$35.49
diesel
$5.61
$20.36
$40.71
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: 32.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.7
0
$9.68
$4.43
Efficient EV
23.1
0
$8.07
$3.69
EV Truck/SUV
36.9
0
$12.91
$5.90
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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Night
in Clinton Township on Friday
Local time
10:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 10 mph85% chanceLive 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
Destination
Charleston, MI
Night
in Charleston on Friday
Local time
10:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Lexington, MI
46 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
12 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 55m 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 Clinton Township, MI to Charleston, MI covers 92.2 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ford Freeway, Lakeshore Road, North Lakeshore Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.1 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 $14.41 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 1h 55m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Moravian Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Harrington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (M 97 / South Groesbeck Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Clinton Township, MI and Charleston, MI, road signs point toward M 25: Usa and Port Huron.
