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Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Alamo, MI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 14m

Distance

169 mi

272 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 2m ★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 7m

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

Downtown Clinton Township, MI, MI

Clinton Township, MI

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1836 major battle of the Texas Revolution

Alamo, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Alamo, MI covers 169 miles and takes about 3h 14m 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, Harrington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.42 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

84.5 miles from Clinton Township, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 169 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 14m drive with frequent turns across 169 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Alamo, MI is easy. At 3h 14m 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 Alamo, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
White Oaks Drive
Moravian Drive
Harrington Street
South Groesbeck Highway
East 11 Mile Road
I 696 West
Walter P Reuther Freeway
I 96 East

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

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 Alamo, MI.

1

Start on Red Oaks Drive

289 ft · 18 sec · Red Oaks Drive
2

Turn left onto White Oaks Drive

0.2 mi · 56 sec · White Oaks Drive
3

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

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Moravian Drive
4

Turn right onto Harrington Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Harrington Street
5

Turn right onto South Groesbeck Highway

7.3 mi · 11 min · South Groesbeck Highway
6

Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road

0.5 mi · 59 sec · East 11 Mile Road
7

Take the ramp slight left toward I 696 West

0.3 mi · 38 sec · I 696 West
8

Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

24 mi · 25 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

0.4 mi · 52 sec · I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
10

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
11

Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

0.4 mi · 23 sec · I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
12

Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
13

Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor

0.6 mi · 1 min · M 14: Ann Arbor
14

Merge slight left

17 mi · 17 min
15

Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

5.4 mi · 5 min · M 14: Ann Arbor
16

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

90 mi · 1 hr 36 min · I 94 West: Chicago
17

Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business Spur: Downtown Kalamazoo

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 94 Business Spur: Downtown Kalamazoo
18

Continue on Amvets Memorial Highway

2.3 mi · 2 min · Amvets Memorial Highway
19

At the end of the road, turn left onto King Highway

1.3 mi · 1 min · King Highway
20

Turn left onto East Michigan Avenue

0.1 mi · 13 sec · East Michigan Avenue
21

Continue on East Kalamazoo Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Kalamazoo Avenue
22

Turn right onto North Park Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Park Street
23

Continue straight

4.7 mi · 5 min
24

Merge slight left

2.6 mi · 2 min
25

Take the exit slight right toward Alamo

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Alamo
26

Turn left onto West D Avenue

2.8 mi · 3 min · West D Avenue
27

Turn right onto North 6th Street

79 ft · 2 sec · North 6th Street
28

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.5 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 1h 37m 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 37 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84.5 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alamo, 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 169 miles and 3h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Clinton Township, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 84.5 mi from Clinton Township, MI · 1h 37m into the drive

Downtown Ann Arbor, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ann Arbor, MI

85 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

Royal Oak, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ann Arbor, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.5 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Alamo, MI

The final approach into Alamo, 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 Alamo, 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

$26.42 one way

$52.84 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $29.01 $58.02
premium $4.89 $32.52 $65.05
diesel $5.61 $37.31 $74.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.7 0 $17.74 $8.11
Efficient EV 42.3 0 $14.79 $6.76
EV Truck/SUV 67.6 0 $23.66 $10.82

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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

Afternoon in Clinton Township on Thursday

Local time

12:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alamo, MI

Afternoon in Alamo on Thursday

Local time

12:40 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

1 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

3h 14m 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 Alamo, MI covers 169 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are White Oaks Drive, Moravian Drive, Harrington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.5 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 $26.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Alamo, MI is easy. At 3h 14m 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 Alamo, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clinton Township, MI to Alamo, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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