Origin
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Afternoon in Grosse Pointe Woods on Friday
Local time
1:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI to Clinton Township, 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
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
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.
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
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Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
This short 13.2-mile drive from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI to Clinton Township, MI will take you about 21 minutes, making it a very manageable trip. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Midwest region. The drive is primarily a mixed-use route, incorporating major roadways, and is easily accomplished in a single day. You won't need an overnight stay for this short hop. The straightforward nature of this route makes it ideal for a quick errand or a connecting drive between nearby locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.2 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 (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 48% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate stretches of the Edsel Ford Freeway, Gratiot Avenue, and South Groesbeck Highway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 5.1 miles along the Edsel Ford Freeway. This means you'll experience a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially some more stop-and-go conditions as you transition to local avenues. The road's personality shifts between open freeway and more urban thoroughfares.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Edsel Ford Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Harper Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Harper Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (I 94 / Edsel Ford Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Harper Avenue
Turn right onto Harper Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 94 / Edsel Ford Freeway
Merge onto I 94 / Edsel Ford Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward M 3
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 231
Toward M 3
7
10.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
M 97 / South Groesbeck Highway
Turn sharp right onto M 97 / South Groesbeck Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
12.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Moravian Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI to Clinton Township, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 3 along the way.
M 3
5.8 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| South Groesbeck Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Metropolitan Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Harrington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Vernier Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| White Oaks Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Moravian Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Edsel Ford Freeway
— 5.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Pointe Woods, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on Vernier Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Vernier Road
2
Turn right onto Harper Avenue
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harper Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 94 East
4
Merge onto I 94
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 231
Toward M 3
Use the slight left lane.
6
Turn straight onto M 3
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Gratiot Avenue
7
Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
385 ft
·
6 sec
·
Metropolitan Parkway
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Metropolitan Parkway
Use the left lane.
9
Turn sharp right onto M 97
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Groesbeck Highway
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrington Street
Use the left lane.
11
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Moravian Drive
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
13
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
12 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
14
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.27 | $4.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Clinton Township, MI
Afternoon in Clinton Township on Friday
Local time
1:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
16 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
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 Grosse Pointe Woods, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 13.2 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Edsel Ford Freeway, Gratiot Avenue, South Groesbeck Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 miles from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.06 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Harper Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (I 94 / Edsel Ford Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI to Clinton Township, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 3 along the way.
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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