Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Evening in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
6:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Amber, MI
Drive Time
4h 42m
Distance
237.7 mi
382 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 30m
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6 AM
4h 43m
8 AM
5h 10m
10 AM
4h 52m
12 PM
4h 50m
3 PM
4h 54m
5 PM
5h 9m
8 PM
4h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton Township, MI
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Amber, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Clinton Township to Amber, Michigan, expect a straightforward journey spanning 237.7 miles. You should budget about 4 hours and 42 minutes of pure drive time, making this a manageable single-day trip for most travelers. With an estimated fuel cost of $36, it is a relatively affordable excursion across the Midwest. You will primarily navigate via Hall Road, I-75, and US 10 to reach your destination. While the drive is efficient, keep in mind that the route is designed for speed rather than leisure, so plan accordingly if you prefer frequent stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
118.8 miles from Clinton Township, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 91% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will experience a mix of suburban transit and open road driving as you transition between routes. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a 132.8-mile stretch on US 10, which serves as the backbone of this journey. Expect a consistent pace once you clear the initial local roads, as the route is engineered for steady movement. By the time you reach the final leg of the drive, you will have traded high-traffic corridors for the more open stretches characteristic of this Midwest path.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 132.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near Cass Avenue.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 237.7 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 1.4 miles (Cass Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
7
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Cass Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Cass Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward M 59 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward M 59 West
7
20.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40B
Toward I 75 North: Flint
7
53.4 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 75: Saginaw
7
116.2 mi into trip
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~2h 12m in
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US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10: Clare
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward US 10: Clare
Towns Along This Route
Between Clinton Township, MI and Amber, MI, road signs point toward To M 115: Ludington and Cadillac.
To M 115: Ludington
154.2 mi in
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~2h 50m
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via US 10
Cadillac
154.2 mi in
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~2h 50m
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via US 10
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 132.8 mi | 2h 42m |
| I 75 | 84.1 mi | 1h 30m |
| Hall Road | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| Cass Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Romeo Plank Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Moravian Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| White Oaks Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Red Oaks Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 132.8 mi, about 2h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Amber, MI.
1
Start on Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
17 sec
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Red Oaks Drive
2
Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Moravian Drive
Use the none lane.
4
At end of road, turn left onto Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cass Avenue
Use the none lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
82 ft
·
1 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
6
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
7
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
90 ft
·
1 sec
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Romeo Plank Road
8
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Romeo Plank Road
9
Turn right onto M 59
501 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hall Road
10
Take the exit
259 ft
·
9 sec
Toward M 59 West
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto M 59
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Hall Road
Use the left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40B
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 75
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 75
Use the none lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
51 mi
·
54 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
Use the none lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 162B
Toward US 10 West: Midland
16
Continue on US 10
11 mi
·
11 min
·
US 10
Use the none lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
38 mi
·
38 min
·
US 10
Toward US 10: Clare
Use the none lane.
18
Take the exit onto US 10
57 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
US 10
Toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 10
20
Continue on US 10; M 37
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 10; M 37
21
Turn left onto US 10
24 mi
·
33 min
·
US 10
22
Arrive at destination
US 10; US 31
Trip Plan
To keep your 4 hour and 42 minute drive stress-free, aim to leave early to avoid peak traffic on Hall Road and I-75. Since the itinerary includes a 132.8-mile stretch on US 10, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Because this is a highway-heavy route, monitor your fuel levels before merging onto the longer interstate sections to stay within your $36 budget. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so feel free to adjust your departure time to bypass potential congestion. Using your single planned stop midway through the US 10 portion will help you maintain focus until you reach Amber.
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 118.8 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.8 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.8 miles or 2h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amber, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clinton Township, 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 Clinton Township, MI
This is one driving day of about 237.7 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clinton Township, 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 US 10 for about 132.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.8 mi from Clinton Township, MI · 2h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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 118.8 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 132.8 miles.
Arriving in Amber, MI
The final approach into Amber, 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 Amber, MI.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.10 one way
$72.21 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $39.80 | $79.60 |
| premium | $4.80 | $44.87 | $89.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $52.81 | $105.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.3 | 0 | $24.96 | $11.41 |
| Efficient EV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.80 | $9.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.1 | 1 | $33.28 | $15.21 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Amber, MI
Evening in Amber on Sunday
Local time
6:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°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
10 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
4h 42m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Amber, MI covers 237.7 miles and takes about 4h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 10, I 75, Hall Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.8 miles from Clinton Township, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.10 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 237.7 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: at 1.4 miles (Cass Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Clinton Township, MI and Amber, MI, road signs point toward To M 115: Ludington and Cadillac.
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