Origin
Whitmore Lake, MI
Evening in Whitmore Lake on Thursday
Local time
5:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitmore Lake, MI to Clinton Township, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
56.5 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitmore Lake, MI
Sean Ewing
Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Whitmore Lake, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 56.5 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 96, Walter P Reuther Freeway, Groesbeck Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on I 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 56.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 56.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 96 and Walter P Reuther Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.9 miles on I 96.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Walter P Reuther Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.5 miles you will encounter 22 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 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 96 East: Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 60A
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
8
32.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
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 15
Toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
6
40.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
47.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway
6
56.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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.
Between Whitmore Lake, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 5 East: Port Huron and M 97: Groesbeck Highway.
M 5 East: Port Huron
21.5 mi in
|
~24m
|
via I 696
M 97: Groesbeck Highway
47.4 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 14.9 mi | 15m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 14 mi | 15m |
| Groesbeck Highway | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| West 10 Mile Road | 6.7 mi | 13m |
| US 23 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| John C Lodge Freeway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| East Heights Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Harrington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 14.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitmore Lake, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on this road
23 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Shore Drive
127 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Shore Drive
3
Turn left onto 9 Mile Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
9 Mile Road
4
Turn right onto Fieldcrest Drive
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Fieldcrest Drive
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward US 23 North: Flint
6
Merge onto US 23
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 23
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 60A
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 96
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 96
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 696
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Toward I 696 East, M 5 East: Port Huron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto M 10
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
John C Lodge Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 15
Toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Northwestern Highway
13
Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
6.6 mi
·
13 min
·
West 10 Mile Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on South Chrysler Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Chrysler Drive
15
Turn left
297 ft
·
16 sec
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Chrysler Drive
17
Keep slight right at fork onto West 10 Mile Road
499 ft
·
10 sec
·
West 10 Mile Road
18
Continue on East Heights Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Heights Drive
19
Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Walter P Reuther Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 696 East
21
Merge onto I 696
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 26
Toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
East 11 Mile Road
24
Turn left onto M 97
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Groesbeck Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Turn left onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrington Street
Use the left lane.
26
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Moravian Drive
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
28
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
12 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
29
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.3 mi from Whitmore Lake, MI · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Whitmore Lake, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.83 one way
$17.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.87 | $21.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Evening in Clinton Township on Thursday
Local time
5:29 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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 17m 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 Whitmore Lake, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 56.5 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 96, Walter P Reuther Freeway, Groesbeck Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.3 miles from Whitmore Lake, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.83 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 56.5 miles you will encounter 22 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 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Between Whitmore Lake, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 5 East: Port Huron and M 97: Groesbeck Highway.
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