Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
127.2 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Same-day tripSame Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
The drive from Butler, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 127.2 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South County Line Road, 25 Mile Road, M-99 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.88 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
63.6 miles from Butler, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 127.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South County Line Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 25 Mile Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M-99 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Hillsdale Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hillsdale Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Hillsdale Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Leigh Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Homer-Concord Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Butler, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
Start on Clarendon Road
Turn right onto South County Line Road
Turn sharp left onto 25 Mile Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto M-99
Continue on South Hillsdale Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsdale Street
Exit the rotary onto North Hillsdale Street
Turn right onto West Leigh Street
Continue on Homer-Concord Road
Turn slight right onto L Drive South
Merge slight left onto Homer-Concord Road
Continue on Homer Road
Continue on Spring Arbor Road
Continue on West Main Street
Continue on Spring Arbor Road
Turn straight onto M-60
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue
Continue straight
Continue on Davison Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
Keep slight right to continue on I-75 North to I-696 East
Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway
Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road
Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway
Turn left onto Harrington Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.6 miles or 1h 5m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton Township, MI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Butler, 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 Butler, MI
This is one driving day of about 127.2 miles and 2h 11m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.6 mi from Butler, MI · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 63.6 miles from Butler, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$18.88 one way
$37.77 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $21.30 | $42.60 |
| premium | $4.65 | $23.31 | $46.61 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $26.56 | $53.12 |
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals (1 day)
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.5 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Butler on Saturday
Local time
4:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Clinton Township on Saturday
Local time
4:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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