Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Utica, MI

Drive Time

17m

Distance

9.3 mi

15 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

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Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 16m ★

6 AM

0h 17m

8 AM

0h 20m

10 AM

0h 18m

12 PM

0h 18m

3 PM

0h 18m

5 PM

0h 20m

8 PM

0h 16m ★

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Utica, MI covers 9.3 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on White Oaks Drive, Moravian Drive, Metropolitan Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.41 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

4.7 miles from Clinton Township, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 9.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.

White Oaks Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Utica, MI is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clinton Township, MI to Utica, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
White Oaks Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Moravian Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Metropolitan Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Utica Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Van Dyke Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Summers Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Cass Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Auburn Road	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: White Oaks Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Red Oaks Drive

289 ft · 18 sec · Red Oaks Drive

2

Turn left onto White Oaks Drive

0.2 mi · 54 sec · White Oaks Drive

3

At the end of the road, turn right onto Moravian Drive

1.7 mi · 2 min · Moravian Drive

4

Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway

1.4 mi · 2 min · Metropolitan Parkway

5

Turn right onto Utica Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · Utica Road

6

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Utica Road

102 ft · 3 sec · Utica Road

7

Exit the roundabout onto Utica Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Utica Road

8

Turn slight right onto Van Dyke Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Van Dyke Avenue

9

Turn left onto Summers Street

371 ft · 22 sec · Summers Street

10

Turn left onto Cass Avenue

400 ft · 18 sec · Cass Avenue

11

Turn right onto Auburn Road

46 ft · 2 sec · Auburn Road

12

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 4.7 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 8m into the drive.

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 9.3 miles or 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 4.7 miles or 8m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 14m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 9.3 miles and 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clinton Township, MI.

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

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.7 mi from Clinton Township, MI · 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ann Arbor, MI

5 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

Ann Arbor, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 9.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ann Arbor, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.7 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Utica, MI

The final approach into Utica, 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 Utica, 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

$1.41 one way

$2.83 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$1.56	$3.11
premium	$4.80	$1.76	$3.51
diesel	$5.64	$2.07	$4.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	2.8	$0.98	$0.45
Efficient EV	2.3	$0.81	$0.37
EV Truck/SUV	3.7	$1.30	$0.60

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Clinton Township, MI

Evening in Clinton Township on Sunday

Local time

8:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Utica, MI

Evening in Utica on Sunday

Local time

8:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

17m 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 Utica, MI covers 9.3 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are White Oaks Drive, Moravian Drive, Metropolitan Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 4.7 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 $1.41 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.

The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Utica, MI is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clinton Township, MI to Utica, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Clinton Township, MI to Utica, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.