Origin
Cadillac, MI
Afternoon in Cadillac on Monday
Local time
4:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cadillac, MI to Clinton Township, MI
Drive Time
3h 11m
Distance
200.1 mi
322 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 0m
★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cadillac, MI
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Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cadillac, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 200.1 miles and takes about 3h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Mitchell Street, Mackinaw Trail, East M-115 Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.39 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
100.1 miles from Cadillac, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 11m drive with frequent turns across 200.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Mitchell Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 11m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cadillac, MI to Clinton Township, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Mitchell Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mackinaw Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East M-115 Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 10 EAST | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M 59 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Romeo Plank Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Mitchell Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cadillac, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on West Pine Street
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Pine Street
2
Turn right onto North Mitchell Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Mitchell Street
3
Turn right onto Mackinaw Trail
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mackinaw Trail
4
Turn left onto East M-115 Highway
34 mi
·
46 min
·
East M-115 Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Clare
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 10 East: Clare
6
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
10 min
7
Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
46 mi
·
46 min
·
US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
9
Merge slight left
36 mi
·
38 min
10
Keep slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
11
Keep slight left
37 mi
·
39 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
M 59 East: Utica
13
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
20 min
14
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Romeo Plank Road
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
16
Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cass Avenue
18
Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cass Avenue
19
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Moravian Drive
20
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
21
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
13 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 100.1 miles from Cadillac, MI, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.1 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 37m
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 Cadillac, 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 Cadillac, MI
This is one driving day of about 200.1 miles and 3h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cadillac, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.1 mi from Cadillac, MI · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 100.1 miles from Cadillac, 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
$30.39 one way
$60.79 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $33.50 | $67.01 |
| premium | $4.80 | $37.77 | $75.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.46 | $88.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60 | 0 | $21.01 | $9.60 |
| Efficient EV | 50 | 0 | $17.51 | $8.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80 | 1 | $28.01 | $12.81 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Clinton Township on Monday
Local time
4:30 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
7 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
3h 11m 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 Cadillac, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 200.1 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Mitchell Street, Mackinaw Trail, East M-115 Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.1 miles from Cadillac, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 11m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cadillac, MI to Clinton Township, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cadillac, MI to Clinton Township, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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