Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Climax, MI

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

2h 46m

Distance

145 mi

233 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 36m ★

6 AM

2h 47m

8 AM

3h 8m

10 AM

2h 54m

12 PM

2h 52m

3 PM

2h 55m

5 PM

3h 7m

8 PM

2h 40m

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

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Clinton Township, MI

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Climax, MI

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Trip Overview

This 145-mile drive from Clinton Township, MI to Climax, MI is a straightforward 2 hour and 46 minute journey. It's perfectly suited as a single-day trip, making it easy to tackle without needing an overnight stop. You'll be spending about 70% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing I-94 and M-14. The estimated fuel cost for this Midwest to Midwest route is around $23. This route offers a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Michigan locations, with a single recommended stop to break up the drive. It's a route designed for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

72.5 miles from Clinton Township, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with a 70% highway share. The main arteries you'll be navigating include I-94 and M-14, along with the Walter P Reuther Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 78.4 miles on I-94, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. This profile suggests a drive characterized by efficiency rather than winding scenic byways. While the focus is on the interstate, the transition between these major roads will shape the driving experience.

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

There are about 24 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 78.4 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.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 145 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 19 key points

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

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

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

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

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

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 Climax, 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	78.4 mi	1h 24m
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
Mercury Drive	2.2 mi	2m
North Main Street	0.8 mi	1m
Harrington Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 94 — 78.4 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Red Oaks Drive

289 ft · 17 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Turn left onto White Oaks Drive

0.2 mi · 55 sec · White Oaks Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Moravian Drive

Turn right onto Harrington Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Harrington Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto M 97

7.3 mi · 11 min · South Groesbeck Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road

0.5 mi · 59 sec · East 11 Mile Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 696 West

Merge onto I 696

24 mi · 25 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Exit 1 Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

Merge onto I 275; I 96

5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward M 14: Ann Arbor Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto M 14

17 mi · 17 min · M 14

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.

Merge onto I 94

78 mi · 1 hr 24 min · I 94

Toward I 94 West: Chicago

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Exit 92 Toward M-37: Climax, Augusta

Turn left onto I 94 BL; M 37

0.2 mi · 15 sec · West Columbia Avenue

Continue on Mercury Drive

2.2 mi · 2 min · Mercury Drive

Continue on East M N Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · East M N Avenue

Turn left onto South 44th Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · South 44th Street

Continue on North Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Turn left onto East Maple Street

237 ft · 6 sec · East Maple Street

Arrive at destination

East Maple Street

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 2 hour and 46 minute duration, this route is ideal for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive by midday, or leave after lunch. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 78.4 miles, you can plan your break strategically. Keep the estimated fuel cost of $23 in mind as you budget for the trip. A helpful tip for this I-94 heavy route is to check traffic conditions before you leave, especially if you're traveling during peak commuting hours near the Detroit area, as this can significantly impact your travel time.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 72.5 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 1h 26m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.4 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 32 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72.5 miles or 1h 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Climax, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Clinton Township, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 145 miles and 2h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Clinton Township, MI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 78.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 72.5 mi from Clinton Township, MI · 1h 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plymouth, MI

73 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 Hills, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chelsea, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.5 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.4 miles.

Arriving in Climax, MI

The final approach into Climax, 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 Climax, 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

$22.67 one way

$45.34 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$24.89	$49.78
premium	$4.89	$27.90	$55.81
diesel	$5.61	$32.01	$64.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	43.5	$15.23	$6.96
Efficient EV	36.3	$12.69	$5.80
EV Truck/SUV	58	$20.30	$9.28

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Clinton Township, MI

Evening in Clinton Township on Wednesday

Local time

8:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Climax, MI

Evening in Climax on Wednesday

Local time

8:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Plymouth, MI

73 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

24 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 46m 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 Climax, MI covers 145 miles and takes about 2h 46m 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 72.5 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 $22.67 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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

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