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Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Ross, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 11m

Distance

168.9 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
2h 59m ★
6 AM
3h 11m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 33m
8 PM
3h 4m

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

fish socks

Downtown Ross, MI, MI

Ross, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Ross, MI covers 168.9 miles and takes about 3h 11m 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 $26.41 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

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 35m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 168.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 11m 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 11m drive with frequent turns across 168.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 Ross, MI is easy. At 3h 11m 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 Ross, 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 West

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 Ross, 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

25 mi · 27 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
9

Merge slight right

18 mi · 19 min
10

Keep slight left

55 mi · 58 min
11

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

45 mi · 47 min · I 96 West: Grand Rapids
12

Take the exit slight right toward M 6 West: Holland

0.9 mi · 1 min · M 6 West: Holland
13

Continue on Paul B. Henry Freeway

7.8 mi · 8 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway
14

Take the exit slight right toward Kalamazoo Avenue

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Kalamazoo Avenue
15

Keep slight left to continue on Kalamazoo Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Kalamazoo Avenue
16

Turn slight left onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast

2.4 mi · 3 min · Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
17

Exit the roundabout onto 84th Street Southeast

2.3 mi · 3 min · 84th Street Southeast
18

Take the ramp left toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo

0.1 mi · 18 sec · US 131 South: Kalamazoo
19

Merge slight left

1.7 mi · 1 min
20

Take the exit slight right toward 100th Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · 100th Street
21

Turn right onto 100th Street Southwest

1.3 mi · 1 min · 100th Street Southwest
22

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 35m 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 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84.5 miles or 1h 35m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ross, 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 168.9 miles and 3h 11m.

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 35m into the drive

Downtown Dexter, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dexter, MI

84 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.

Dexter, 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 Ross, MI

The final approach into Ross, 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 Ross, 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

$26.41 one way

$52.81 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $28.99 $57.98
premium $4.89 $32.50 $65.01
diesel $5.61 $37.29 $74.58

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 $17.73 $8.11
Efficient EV 42.2 0 $14.78 $6.76
EV Truck/SUV 67.6 0 $23.65 $10.81

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

Late night in Clinton Township on Friday

Local time

4:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ross, MI

Late night in Ross on Friday

Local time

4:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Dexter, MI

84 mi in

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

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

3h 11m 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 Ross, MI covers 168.9 miles and takes about 3h 11m 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 $26.41 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 Ross, MI is easy. At 3h 11m 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 Ross, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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