Origin
Buena Vista, MI
Evening in Buena Vista on Sunday
Local time
6:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buena Vista, MI to Clinton Township, MI
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
92.6 mi
149 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
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6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buena Vista, MI
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Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
Connecting Buena Vista to Clinton Township is a straightforward 92.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 48 minutes. Because this trip is comfortably manageable in a single day, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $14 on fuel, making it a very cost-effective commute within the Midwest. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, ensuring a consistent pace throughout the drive. Whether you are traveling for business or visiting family, this drive offers a reliable and efficient way to navigate between these two Michigan locations.
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
46.3 miles from Buena Vista, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 77% of the journey spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm on I-75 for the longest stretch of your trip, covering 71 miles of uninterrupted highway. As you transition off the interstate, the character of the road shifts, utilizing M-59 and eventually Cass Avenue to reach your destination. Expect a functional, efficient experience behind the wheel rather than a winding scenic tour. The combination of major highway infrastructure and local arterial roads ensures you maintain steady progress from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 71 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and M 59. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Perkins Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 92.6 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: near the start (Perkins Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Perkins Street
At end of road, turn right onto Perkins Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
Enter roundabout toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
6
35.3 mi into trip
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~40m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
72.1 mi into trip
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~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward M 59 East: Utica
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 77A
Toward M 59 East: Utica
6
88.4 mi into trip
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~1h 40m in
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Romeo Plank Road
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Buena Vista, MI to Clinton Township, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 East: Utica along the way.
M 59 East: Utica
72.1 mi in
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~1h 19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 71 mi | 1h 16m |
| M 59 | 16 mi | 20m |
| Cass Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Romeo Plank Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Moravian Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Outer Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| White Oaks Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Holland Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 71 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buena Vista, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on this road
241 ft
·
19 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Perkins Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Perkins Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto South Outer Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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South Outer Drive
4
Turn left onto M 46
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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East Holland Avenue
5
Enter roundabout
238 ft
·
13 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
6
Continue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
7
Merge onto I 75; US 23
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 75; US 23
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi
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11 min
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I 75; US 23
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
37 mi
·
39 min
·
I 75
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 77A
Toward M 59 East: Utica
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto M 59
16 mi
·
20 min
·
M 59
Use the none lane.
12
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
14
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
15
Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue
123 ft
·
2 sec
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Cass Avenue
16
Continue on Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cass Avenue
17
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
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White Oaks Drive
19
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
12 sec
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Red Oaks Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Trip Plan
Since this 1 hour and 48-minute drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, keeping an eye on traffic patterns along the I-75 corridor will help you avoid unnecessary delays. With no mandatory stops required for a trip of this length, you can easily complete the 92.6-mile distance in one go. Budget roughly $14 for gas to ensure you are covered for the entire trek. A helpful tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the transition points from I-75 onto M-59, as these interchanges can be busy during peak travel hours.
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 46.3 miles from Buena Vista, MI, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.3 miles or 51m 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 24m
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 Buena Vista, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Buena Vista, MI
This is one driving day of about 92.6 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Buena Vista, 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 I 75 for about 71 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.3 mi from Buena Vista, MI · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.3 miles from Buena Vista, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71 miles.
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
$14.06 one way
$28.13 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $15.51 | $31.01 |
| premium | $4.80 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.57 | $41.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.72 | $4.44 |
| Efficient EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.10 | $3.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37 | 0 | $12.96 | $5.93 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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 48m 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 Buena Vista, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 92.6 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, M 59, Cass Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.3 miles from Buena Vista, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.06 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 92.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Perkins Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Buena Vista, MI to Clinton Township, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 East: Utica along the way.
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