Origin
Redford, MI
Night in Redford on Wednesday
Local time
10:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redford, MI to Clinton Township, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
33.2 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redford, MI
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Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
Navigating from Redford to Clinton Township is a straightforward 35.7-mile journey that typically takes about 43 minutes. Since this is a quick trip within the Midwest, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize Schoolcraft Road, I-96 East, and the Jeffries Freeway to bridge the gap between these two Michigan locations. With fuel costs estimated at just $5, it is an economical route for a quick commute or visit. This drive is best viewed as a simple, functional connection rather than a scenic excursion, making it perfect for those who prioritize efficiency over sightseeing.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
16.6 miles from Redford, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than a monotonous interstate grind. While the route connects via the Jeffries Freeway and I-96 East, the highway share is effectively zero, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local surface streets. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch on Schoolcraft Road is 0 miles, you should be prepared for frequent turns and constant adjustments. The personality of this drive is defined by its stop-and-go nature, requiring your full attention as you transition between local roads. It is an urban navigation experience that demands steady focus rather than high-speed cruising.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Groesbeck Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express).
Route Complexity
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 33.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.1 mi into trip
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~3m in
|
I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express) toward I 96 Express: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 96 Express: Downtown
7
7.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Davison Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 186B
Toward Davison Avenue
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
7
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Flint
8
16.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 61
Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Redford, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward Toledo, Port Huron and M 97: Groesbeck Highway.
Toledo
11.3 mi in
|
~16m
Port Huron
16.8 mi in
|
~23m
M 97: Groesbeck Highway
24.1 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Groesbeck Highway | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Jeffries Freeway (Express) | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| M 8 | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Jeffries Freeway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Davison Freeway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Harrington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Groesbeck Highway
— 7.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redford, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on Centralia Avenue
446 ft
·
22 sec
·
Centralia Avenue
2
Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 96 East
4
Merge onto I 96
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jeffries Freeway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Toward I 96 Express: Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 186B
Toward Davison Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on M 8
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
M 8
8
Continue on M 8
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Davison Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 75
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 61
Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I-75 North to I-696 East
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I-75 North to I-696 East
Toward I 696 East: Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on I 696
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 26
Toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
East 11 Mile Road
17
Turn left onto M 97
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Groesbeck Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn left onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrington Street
Use the left lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Moravian Drive
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
21
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
12 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Trip Plan
Given the short 43-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though you should account for typical local traffic patterns. Since there are zero planned stops along the way, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave, as the $5 cost estimate assumes a direct trip without unnecessary idling. Take advantage of the short distance by keeping your schedule light, which allows you to adjust your pace if you encounter unexpected congestion. A helpful tip for this route is to map your specific turns on Schoolcraft Road in advance, as the frequent changes in direction can be tricky if you are not familiar with the local layout.
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 16.6 miles from Redford, MI, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.4 miles.
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 33 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.6 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton Township, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Redford, MI.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Redford, MI
This is one driving day of about 33.2 miles and 47m.
At 33.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Groesbeck Highway for about 7.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.6 mi from Redford, MI · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from Redford, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clinton Township, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Clinton Township, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.19 one way
$10.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Clinton Township, MI
Night in Clinton Township on Wednesday
Local time
10:05 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
47m 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 Redford, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 33.2 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Groesbeck Highway, Walter P Reuther Freeway, Jeffries Freeway (Express). Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.6 miles from Redford, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.19 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 is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 33.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Redford, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward Toledo, Port Huron and M 97: Groesbeck Highway.
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