Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Morning in Clinton Township on Saturday
Local time
8:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Milan, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
72.4 mi
117 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
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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Milan, MI
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Trip Overview
Embarking on this 72.4-mile journey from Clinton Township, MI, to Milan, MI, will take you approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes. It's a straightforward drive primarily utilizing the Walter P Reuther Freeway and US 23, making it an ideal one-day trip. With a projected fuel cost of around $11, this route offers an economical option for a quick getaway within the Midwest region. The drive is characterized by a mixed profile, suggesting a blend of highway and potentially some surface street driving as you approach your destination. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this relatively short distance.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 72.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route presents a mixed driving profile, with 54% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 23.7 miles on the Walter P Reuther Freeway, offering a taste of uninterrupted highway travel. As you transition to US 23 and M 14, expect the character of the drive to evolve, potentially involving more varied road conditions and speed changes typical of a mixed highway and local road experience. The overall feel is one of efficient transit rather than a purely scenic tour.
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.
Walter P Reuther Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.4 miles you will encounter 20 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 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 20 key pointsThese 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
7
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 23 South: Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 8
Toward US 23 South: Toledo
7
70.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward Carpenter Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27
Toward Carpenter Road
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 Milan, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 23.7 mi | 25m |
| US 23 | 15.1 mi | 16m |
| M 14 | 14.1 mi | 15m |
| South Groesbeck Highway | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Dexter Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Harrington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 11 Mile Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Walter P Reuther Freeway
— 23.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Milan, 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
14 mi
·
15 min
·
M 14
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 8
Toward US 23 South: Toledo
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto US 23
15 mi
·
16 min
·
US 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 27
Toward Carpenter Road
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto Carpenter Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Carpenter Road
19
Continue on Dexter Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dexter Street
20
Turn right onto County Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
County Street
21
Turn straight onto East Main Street
260 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Main Street
22
Turn right onto Ferman Street
159 ft
·
12 sec
·
Ferman Street
23
Turn left
183 ft
·
13 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.2 mi from Clinton Township, MI · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.2 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Milan, MI
The final approach into Milan, 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
$11.32 one way
$22.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.93 | $27.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.99 | $31.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29 | 0 | $10.14 | $4.63 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Milan, MI
Morning in Milan on Saturday
Local time
8:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
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
1h 28m 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 Milan, MI covers 72.4 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Walter P Reuther Freeway, US 23, M 14. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.2 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 $11.32 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 72.4 miles you will encounter 20 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 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 Milan, 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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