Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Evening in Clinton Township on Friday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
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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Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Grosse Pointe Woods, MI covers 12.5 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Edsel Ford Freeway, South Groesbeck Highway, Beaconsfield Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.7 miles on Edsel Ford Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Grosse Pointe Woods, MI covers 12.5 miles and takes about 22m, 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 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Edsel Ford Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Moravian Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 3.6 miles (15 Mile Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese 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.
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
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
|
~11m in
|
M 3 / Gratiot Avenue
Turn right onto M 3 / Gratiot Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
11.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward M 102: 8 Mile Road, Vernier Road
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 225
Toward M 102: 8 Mile Road, Vernier Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| South Groesbeck Highway | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Beaconsfield Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Vernier Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Harrington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Harper Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Masonic Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Edsel Ford Freeway
— 4.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Grosse Pointe Woods, 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
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Groesbeck Highway
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
8
Turn left onto Masonic Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
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
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 225
Toward M 102: 8 Mile Road, Vernier Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on Harper Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Harper Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Vernier Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Vernier Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Continue on Vernier Road
493 ft
·
23 sec
·
Vernier Road
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Vernier Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.95 one way
$3.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.15 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Evening in Grosse Pointe Woods on Friday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
22m 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 Grosse Pointe Woods, MI covers 12.5 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Edsel Ford Freeway, South Groesbeck Highway, Beaconsfield Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 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 $1.95 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 3.6 miles (15 Mile Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Clinton Township, MI to Grosse Pointe Woods, 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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