Origin
Shelby, MI
Afternoon in Shelby on Friday
Local time
4:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shelby, 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
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shelby, MI
RDNE Stock project
Clinton Township, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
This short 12.6-mile drive from Shelby to Clinton Township, Michigan, is easily manageable in about 21 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with a brief stint on the Christopher Columbus Freeway. The fuel cost is estimated at a very reasonable $2, so budget-friendly is an understatement. This route is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience. Given its short distance and minimal fuel requirement, this trip is ideal for a quick local excursion within the Midwest region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.6 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.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only 19% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 4 miles on Hall Road. This means you'll be doing a fair amount of steering and potentially encountering traffic signals and intersections frequently. The character of the drive shifts from local streets to a more freeway-like experience briefly before returning to local roads, requiring constant attention to your surroundings and navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hall Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Van Dyke Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 12.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Van Dyke Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Van Dyke Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Van Dyke Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward M 53 South: Detroit
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward M 53 South: Detroit
8
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward M 59: Mount Clemens, Pontiac
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 17
Toward M 59: Mount Clemens, Pontiac
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Romeo Plank Road
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
11.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Moravian Drive
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Shelby, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 53 South: Detroit, M 59: Mount Clemens and Pontiac.
M 53 South: Detroit
1.1 mi in
|
~2m
M 59: Mount Clemens
3.9 mi in
|
~6m
Pontiac
3.9 mi in
|
~6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Christopher Columbus Freeway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Cass Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Romeo Plank Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Moravian Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 23 Mile Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| White Oaks Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Van Dyke Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hall Road
— 4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelby, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on this road
424 ft
·
31 sec
·
this road
2
Turn slight left onto Timberline Drive
286 ft
·
24 sec
·
Timberline Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto Van Dyke Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Van Dyke Avenue
4
Turn left onto 23 Mile Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
23 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward M 53 South: Detroit
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto M 53
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Christopher Columbus Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 17
Toward M 59: Mount Clemens, Pontiac
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto M 59
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Hall Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
11
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
12
Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
Cass Avenue
13
Continue on Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cass Avenue
14
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
16
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
12 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
4:39 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
15 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 Shelby, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 12.6 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hall Road, Christopher Columbus Freeway, Cass Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 miles from Shelby, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.97 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 13 decision points packed into just 12.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Van Dyke Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Shelby, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 53 South: Detroit, M 59: Mount Clemens and Pontiac.
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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