Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Evening in Clinton Township on Friday
Local time
5:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Shelby, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.1 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
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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Shelby, MI
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Trip Overview
Clinton Township to Shelby is 12.1 miles and takes about 21 minutes via 23 Mile Road and Romeo Plank Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Michigan, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a straightforward drive with no highway time, characterized by frequent turns. With its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick trip where time is a factor.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.7 miles along 23 Mile Road. As you navigate, you'll be on a mix of local roads including 23 Mile Road, Romeo Plank Road, and Cass Avenue. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with frequent adjustments in direction rather than long periods on a single road.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
23 Mile Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near White Oaks Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (White Oaks Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Cass Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Romeo Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
White Oaks Drive
Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Cass Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Cass Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Romeo Plank Road
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
23 Mile Road
Turn left onto 23 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Mile Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Romeo Plank Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Cass Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Moravian Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| White Oaks Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Red Oaks Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
23 Mile Road
— 4.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Shelby, 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
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Moravian Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cass Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
82 ft
·
1 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
6
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
7
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
90 ft
·
1 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
8
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Romeo Plank Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto 23 Mile Road
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
23 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right
243 ft
·
19 sec
11
Turn right
475 ft
·
34 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 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 | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
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
Shelby, MI
Evening in Shelby on Friday
Local time
5:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
15 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
21m 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 Shelby, MI covers 12.1 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 23 Mile Road, Romeo Plank Road, Cass Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 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 $1.89 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 21m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (White Oaks Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Cass Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Romeo Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Clinton Township, MI to Shelby, 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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