Trip from West Monroe, MI to Clinton Township, MI

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Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

63.7 mi

103 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 19m ★

6 AM

1h 26m

8 AM

1h 39m

10 AM

1h 31m

12 PM

1h 29m

3 PM

1h 31m

5 PM

1h 39m

8 PM

1h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Clinton Township, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Monroe, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Edsel Ford Freeway, Detroit-Toledo Expressway, Fisher Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.1 miles on Edsel Ford Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.96 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

31.9 miles from West Monroe, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 63.7 miles, with most of the trip on Edsel Ford Freeway and Detroit-Toledo Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.1 miles on Edsel Ford Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 27 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 17.1 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

630 ft 573 ft

Total Climb

115 ft

Total Descent

108 ft

Highest Point

630 ft

~4.6 mi in

Elevation Range

57 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Edsel Ford Freeway and Detroit-Toledo Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 36.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 63.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 36.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

36.7 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the exit toward I 96 West: Lansing, Michigan Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 48 Toward I 96 West: Lansing, Michigan Avenue

38.8 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Chicago, 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 190A Toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Chicago, Port Huro...

39 mi into trip | ~49m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 East: Port Huron

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 94 East: Port Huron

56.3 mi into trip | ~1h 12m 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

61.3 mi into trip | ~1h 21m 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between West Monroe, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward Port Huron and M 3.

Port Huron

38.8 mi in | ~49m

M 3

56.3 mi in | ~1h 12m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Edsel Ford Freeway	17.1 mi	22m
Detroit-Toledo Expressway	16.6 mi	17m
Fisher Freeway	12.8 mi	14m
South Telegraph Road	4.1 mi	7m
Gratiot Avenue	3.2 mi	5m
Jeffries Freeway	1.5 mi	2m
South Groesbeck Highway	1.4 mi	2m
Nadeau Road	1.3 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Edsel Ford Freeway — 17.1 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Monroe, MI and Clinton Township, MI.

Start on Valley Drive

235 ft · 15 sec · Valley Drive

Turn left onto East Outer Drive

0.1 mi · 28 sec · East Outer Drive

Turn right

168 ft · 9 sec

Turn right onto West 7th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 7th Street

Turn left onto US 24

4.1 mi · 7 min · South Telegraph Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Heiss Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Heiss Road

Turn left onto M 125

455 ft · 11 sec · North Monroe Street

Turn right onto Nadeau Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Nadeau Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 75 North: Detroit

Merge onto I 75

17 mi · 17 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

Continue on I 75

11 mi · 12 min · Fisher Freeway

Toward I 75 Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

1.7 mi · 2 min · Fisher Freeway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 47 sec

Exit 48 Toward I 96 West: Lansing, Michigan Avenue Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 96

1.5 mi · 2 min · Jeffries Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 190A Toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Chicago, Port Huron Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 94 East: Port Huron Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 94

17 mi · 22 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 231 Toward M 3 Use the slight left lane.

Turn straight onto M 3

3.2 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Avenue

Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway

385 ft · 6 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

Use the right lane.

Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

1.2 mi · 2 min · Metropolitan Parkway

Use the left lane.

Turn sharp right onto M 97

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Groesbeck Highway

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Harrington Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Harrington Street

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

0.2 mi · 52 sec · White Oaks Drive

Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

289 ft · 12 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Arrive at destination

Red Oaks Drive

Trip Plan

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 31.9 miles from West Monroe, MI, or about 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.1 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 63.7 miles or 1h 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 31.9 miles or 40m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 9m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving West Monroe, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from West Monroe, MI

This is one driving day of about 63.7 miles and 1h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Monroe, 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.

The longest stretch is on Edsel Ford Freeway for about 17.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.9 mi from West Monroe, MI · 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ann Arbor, MI

32 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

Toledo, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ann Arbor, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from West Monroe, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Clinton Township, MI

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.96 one way

$19.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$10.93	$21.87
premium	$4.89	$12.26	$24.52
diesel	$5.61	$14.06	$28.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.1	$6.69	$3.06
Efficient EV	15.9	$5.57	$2.55
EV Truck/SUV	25.5	$8.92	$4.08

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

West Monroe, MI

Morning in West Monroe on Wednesday

Local time

8:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Rain Showers Likely

SW 21 mph 56% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 13 at 3:28AM EDT until April 13 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

Clinton Township, MI

Morning in Clinton Township on Wednesday

Local time

8:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Rain Showers Likely

SW 16 mph 74% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 13 at 3:28AM EDT until April 13 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord 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.

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

1 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 26m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from West Monroe, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Edsel Ford Freeway, Detroit-Toledo Expressway, Fisher Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31.9 miles from West Monroe, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.96 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.

Between West Monroe, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward Port Huron and M 3.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 573 ft to 630 ft elevation with about 115 ft of total climbing.

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