Trip from South Lyon, MI to Clinton Township, MI

Drive Time

57m

Distance

49.2 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from South Lyon, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 49.2 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 10 Mile Road, West 10 Mile Road, Beck Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.30 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

24.6 miles from South Lyon, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 49.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

10 Mile Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
10 Mile Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
West 10 Mile Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Beck Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 96 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Walter P Reuther Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
John C Lodge Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Northwestern Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Chrysler Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: 10 Mile Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on West Lake Street

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Continue on 10 Mile Road

3

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 10 Mile Road

4

Exit the roundabout onto 10 Mile Road

5

Continue on West 10 Mile Road

6

Turn left onto Beck Road

7

Take the ramp slight right toward I 96 East: Detroit

8

Merge slight left

9

Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

10

Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

11

Take the exit slight right toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road

12

Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway

13

Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road

14

Continue on South Chrysler Drive

15

Turn left

16

Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive

17

Keep slight right to continue on West 10 Mile Road

18

Continue on East Heights Drive

19

Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive

20

Take the ramp straight toward I 696 East

21

Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

22

Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway

23

Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

24

Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

25

Turn left onto Harrington Street

26

At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

27

Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

28

Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

29

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 24.6 miles from South Lyon, MI, or about 28m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 49.2 miles or 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 24.6 miles or 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton Township, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving South Lyon, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from South Lyon, MI

This is one driving day of about 49.2 miles and 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Lyon, MI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Ann Arbor, MI

25 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Clinton Township, 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 Clinton Township, MI.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.6 mi from South Lyon, MI

Toledo, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ann Arbor, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from South Lyon, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.77	$7.30	$14.61
midgrade	$4.25	$8.24	$16.48
premium	$4.65	$9.01	$18.03
diesel	$5.30	$10.27	$20.55

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from South Lyon, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 49.2 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are 10 Mile Road, West 10 Mile Road, Beck Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 24.6 miles from South Lyon, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.30 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.