Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Metamora, MI

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

44.2 mi

71 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min

4 AM

1h 1m ★

6 AM

1h 7m

8 AM

1h 17m

10 AM

1h 10m

12 PM

1h 9m

3 PM

1h 11m

5 PM

1h 17m

8 PM

1h 3m

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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Metamora, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Metamora, MI covers 44.2 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Hall Road, South Lapeer Road, North Lapeer Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.8 miles on Hall Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.91 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 44.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 44.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Hall Road is the longest continuous segment at about 15.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near Cass Avenue.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.4 miles (Cass Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Romeo Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | Cass Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Cass Avenue

Navigation decision point

3.2 mi into trip | ~6m in | Romeo Plank Road

Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4.3 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward M 59 West

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

Use the left lane. Toward M 59 West

20.1 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward I 75 North: Flint

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 40B Toward I 75 North: Flint

23.7 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward M 24: Lapeer

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 81 Toward M 24: Lapeer

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 Metamora, MI, road signs point toward M 59 West, M 24: Lapeer and M 24 North: Lapeer.

M 59 West

4.3 mi in | ~8m

M 24: Lapeer

23.7 mi in | ~33m

M 24 North: Lapeer

24.1 mi in | ~34m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Hall Road	15.8 mi	20m
South Lapeer Road	9 mi	14m
North Lapeer Road	8.5 mi	11m
I 75	3.1 mi	3m
Cass Avenue	1.6 mi	2m
Romeo Plank Road	1.2 mi	1m
Moravian Drive	1.2 mi	2m
South Washington Street	1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Hall Road — 15.8 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1.2 mi · 2 min · Moravian Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Cass Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

82 ft · 1 sec · Romeo Plank Road

Continue on Romeo Plank Road

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Romeo Plank Road

Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

90 ft · 1 sec · Romeo Plank Road

Continue on Romeo Plank Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Romeo Plank Road

Turn right onto M 59

501 ft · 8 sec · Hall Road

Take the exit

259 ft · 9 sec

Toward M 59 West Use the left lane.

Merge onto M 59

16 mi · 20 min · Hall Road

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 40B Toward I 75 North: Flint Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 75

3.1 mi · 3 min · I 75

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 81 Toward M 24: Lapeer Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 75 BL

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 75 BL

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 58 sec

Toward M 24 North: Lapeer

Turn straight onto M 24

9.0 mi · 14 min · South Lapeer Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on M 24

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street

Continue on M 24

8.5 mi · 11 min · North Lapeer Road

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto West Dryden Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Dryden Road

Continue on West High Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West High Street

Turn right onto South Oak Street

56 ft · 2 sec · South Oak Street

Arrive at destination

South Oak Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.1 mi from Clinton Township, MI · 31m into the drive

city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomfield Hills, MI

22 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

Sterling Heights, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pontiac, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Metamora, MI

The final approach into Metamora, 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

$6.91 one way

$13.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$7.59	$15.17
premium	$4.89	$8.51	$17.01
diesel	$5.61	$9.76	$19.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	13.3	$4.64	$2.12
Efficient EV	11.1	$3.87	$1.77
EV Truck/SUV	17.7	$6.19	$2.83

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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

Night in Clinton Township on Thursday

Local time

10:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Metamora, MI

Night in Metamora on Thursday

Local time

10:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

13 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

1h 6m 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 Metamora, MI covers 44.2 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Hall Road, South Lapeer Road, North Lapeer Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 22.1 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 $6.91 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.