Origin
Carson City, MI
Night in Carson City on Thursday
Local time
11:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carson City, MI to Clinton Township, MI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
128.5 mi
207 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carson City, MI
Stephen Leonardi
Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Carson City, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 128.5 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Cleveland Road, M 59 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.3 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.09 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
64.2 miles from Carson City, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 128.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Carson City, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 128.5 miles and takes about 2h 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 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 52.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 55.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 128.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 55.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 108 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
6
71.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
108 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m 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
124.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m in
|
Romeo Plank Road
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
127.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m in
|
Moravian Drive
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Carson City, MI to Clinton Township, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 East: Utica along the way.
M 59 East: Utica
108 mi in
|
~2h 15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 52.3 mi | 56m |
| Cleveland Road | 23.7 mi | 32m |
| M 59 | 16 mi | 20m |
| Brady Road | 11.7 mi | 15m |
| Peet Road | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| West Vienna Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Cass Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Vienna Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 52.3 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carson City, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on M 57
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on M 57
24 mi
·
32 min
·
Cleveland Road
3
Continue on M 57
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Brady Road
4
Continue on M 57
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brady Street
5
Turn straight onto M 57
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broad Street
6
Turn right onto M 57
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
7
Turn straight onto M 57
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Peet Road
8
Continue on M 57
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Vienna Road
9
Continue on M 57
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West State Street
10
Continue on M 57
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
West Vienna Road
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
12
Merge onto I 75; US 23
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 75; US 23
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 75; US 23
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
37 mi
·
39 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 77A
Toward M 59 East: Utica
Use the right lane.
16
Merge onto M 59
16 mi
·
20 min
·
M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
18
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
19
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
20
Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
Cass Avenue
21
Continue on Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cass Avenue
22
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
24
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
12 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
25
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.2 miles from Carson City, MI, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.3 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 28 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.2 miles or 1h 28m 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 12m
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 Carson City, 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 Carson City, MI
This is one driving day of about 128.5 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Carson City, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 52.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.2 mi from Carson City, MI · 1h 28m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.2 miles from Carson City, 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
$20.09 one way
$40.18 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.06 | $44.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.73 | $49.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.37 | $56.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.49 | $6.17 |
| Efficient EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.24 | $5.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.4 | 0 | $17.99 | $8.22 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Night in Clinton Township on Thursday
Local time
11:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 10 mph
85% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 2:52PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:53PM EDT until April 17 at 12:00AM 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
28 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
2h 45m 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 Carson City, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 128.5 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Cleveland Road, M 59. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.2 miles from Carson City, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.09 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 128.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 55.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 108 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Carson City, MI to Clinton Township, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 East: Utica along the way.
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