Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Afternoon in Clinton Township on Thursday
Local time
1:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Ypsilanti, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
54.8 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
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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Ypsilanti, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Ypsilanti, MI covers 54.8 miles and takes about 1h 12m 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 $8.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 54.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m 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
Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 54.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 Ypsilanti, MI is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Ypsilanti, 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 | — | — |
| 15 Mile Road | — | — |
| Beaconsfield Street | — | — |
| Masonic Boulevard | — | — |
| Gratiot Avenue | — | — |
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 Ypsilanti, 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
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Groesbeck Highway
6
Turn sharp left onto 15 Mile Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
15 Mile Road
7
Turn right onto Beaconsfield Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Beaconsfield Street
8
Turn left onto Masonic Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Masonic Boulevard
9
Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Gratiot Avenue
10
Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 West: Detroit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 94 West: Detroit
11
Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
12
Continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
7.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 Business: Huron Street, Downtown, Ypsilanti
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 12 Business: Huron Street, Downtown, Ypsilanti
15
Turn right onto South Huron Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Huron Street
16
Turn right onto West Michigan Avenue
194 ft
·
33 sec
·
West Michigan Avenue
17
Continue on West Michigan Avenue
164 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Michigan Avenue
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.4 mi from Clinton Township, MI · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.4 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ypsilanti, MI
The final approach into Ypsilanti, 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
$8.57 one way
$17.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.55 | $21.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.10 | $24.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.67 | $3.51 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Ypsilanti, MI
Afternoon in Ypsilanti on Thursday
Local time
1:02 PM
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 12m 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 Ypsilanti, MI covers 54.8 miles and takes about 1h 12m 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 27.4 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 $8.57 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 Ypsilanti, MI is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Ypsilanti, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clinton Township, MI to Ypsilanti, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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