Trip from Chester, MI to Clinton Township, MI

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Drive Time

2h 30m

Distance

117 mi

188 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 21m ★

6 AM

2h 31m

8 AM

2h 51m

10 AM

2h 38m

12 PM

2h 36m

3 PM

2h 39m

5 PM

2h 50m

8 PM

2h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Chester, MI

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Clinton Township, MI

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Trip Overview

This 117-mile drive from Chester to Clinton Township, Michigan, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. You'll primarily be on major roadways like I-96 and the Walter P Reuther Freeway, with about 72% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this Midwest to Midwest route is around $18. With only one recommended stop, this drive is straightforward and efficient, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick transit 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

58.5 miles from Chester, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 117-mile journey. With 72% of the route on highways, including a significant 65-mile stretch on I-96, this drive is designed for efficient travel. You'll transition between major interstates and expressways like the Walter P Reuther Freeway, with portions on local roads like West Vermontville Highway. The character of the drive is largely about covering distance quickly, rather than winding through small towns or scenic byways.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 32 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 65 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 10.4 miles in near M 100 / Potterville Street.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 117 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: at 10.4 miles (M 100 / Potterville Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 93.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

10.4 mi into trip | ~18m in | M 100 / Potterville Street

Turn right onto M 100 / Potterville Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

93.4 mi into trip | ~1h 50m 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

100.6 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

107.9 mi into trip | ~2h 14m 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

116.6 mi into trip | ~2h 29m 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 Chester, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 5 East: Port Huron and M 97: Groesbeck Highway.

M 5 East: Port Huron

82 mi in | ~1h 37m | via I 696

M 97: Groesbeck Highway

107.9 mi in | ~2h 14m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 96	65 mi	1h 9m
Walter P Reuther Freeway	14 mi	15m
West Vermontville Highway	9 mi	14m
Groesbeck Highway	7.4 mi	12m
West 10 Mile Road	6.7 mi	13m
I 69	3.2 mi	3m
John C Lodge Freeway	2.5 mi	2m
Lansing Road	1.6 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 96 — 65 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chester, MI and Clinton Township, MI.

Start on North Chester Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · North Chester Road

Turn right onto West Vermontville Highway

9.0 mi · 14 min · West Vermontville Highway

Turn right onto M 100

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Potterville Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on M 100

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Hartel Road

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Merge onto I 69

3.2 mi · 3 min · I 69

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward Lansing Road

Keep slight left at fork

520 ft · 13 sec

Toward Lansing Road

Turn right onto Lansing Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Lansing Road

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Toward I-96 EAST: Detroit

Merge onto I 96

65 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 96

Use the straight / right lanes.

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.

Merge onto M 10

2.5 mi · 2 min · John C Lodge Freeway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Exit 15 Toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Northwestern Highway

Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road

6.6 mi · 13 min · West 10 Mile Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on South Chrysler Drive

0.2 mi · 22 sec · South Chrysler Drive

Turn left

297 ft · 16 sec

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive

0.1 mi · 13 sec · North Chrysler Drive

Keep slight right at fork onto West 10 Mile Road

499 ft · 10 sec · West 10 Mile Road

Continue on East Heights Drive

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Heights Drive

Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Walter P Reuther Drive

Use the straight / left lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 696 East

Merge onto I 696

5.1 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 26 Toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

0.5 mi · 59 sec · East 11 Mile Road

Turn left onto M 97

7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto Harrington Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Harrington Street

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

0.2 mi · 52 sec · White Oaks Drive

Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

289 ft · 12 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Arrive at destination

Red Oaks Drive

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour 30-minute duration, this 117-mile trip from Chester to Clinton Township is best suited for a single day. Consider departing in the morning to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach more urban areas. With the longest stretch being 65 miles on I-96, plan for your fuel and rest stops accordingly. The estimated fuel cost of $18 is quite reasonable, so you won't need to worry about frequent fill-ups. Take advantage of the flexibility this shorter drive offers by leaving when it's most convenient for you.

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 58.5 miles from Chester, MI, or about 1h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65 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 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 58.5 miles or 1h 12m 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 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton Township, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Chester, 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 Chester, MI

This is one driving day of about 117 miles and 2h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chester, 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 96 for about 65 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 58.5 mi from Chester, MI · 1h 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ann Arbor, MI

59 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

Canton, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ann Arbor, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.5 miles from Chester, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65 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

$18.29 one way

$36.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$20.08	$40.17
premium	$4.89	$22.52	$45.03
diesel	$5.61	$25.83	$51.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.1	$12.29	$5.62
Efficient EV	29.3	$10.24	$4.68
EV Truck/SUV	46.8	$16.38	$7.49

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Chester, MI

Late night in Chester on Wednesday

Local time

1:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clinton Township, MI

Late night in Clinton Township on Wednesday

Local time

1:40 AM

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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 30m 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 Chester, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 117 miles and takes about 2h 30m 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, West Vermontville 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 58.5 miles from Chester, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.29 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.

Between Chester, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 5 East: Port Huron and M 97: Groesbeck Highway.

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Trip from Chester, MI to Clinton Township, MI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Clinton Township, MI

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Chester, MI

Clinton Township, MI

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 30m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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