Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Bethel, MI

Drive Time

3h 11m

Distance

152.7 mi

246 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 59m ★

6 AM

3h 11m

8 AM

3h 34m

10 AM

3h 19m

12 PM

3h 17m

3 PM

3h 20m

5 PM

3h 33m

8 PM

3h 4m

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

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Clinton Township, MI

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Clinton Township to Bethel, Michigan, expect a straightforward journey spanning 152.7 miles. You should budget about 3 hours and 11 minutes of driving time, making this a very manageable day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your travel path utilizes a mix of major arteries including I-94, the Walter P. Reuther Freeway, and M-60. With a fuel cost estimated at $23, it is an affordable excursion across the Michigan Midwest. Because the entire route remains within the same region, you will experience a consistent Midwestern landscape throughout the drive. This itinerary is ideal if you prefer a single-day commitment over a multi-day haul.

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

76.4 miles from Clinton Township, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip features a mixed-drive profile that transitions between high-speed connectivity and more localized travel. Highways account for 47% of your journey, meaning you will spend significant time navigating both major thoroughfares and smaller state roads. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch on I-94, which spans 34.5 miles before you transition to other segments. Expect the character of the road to shift as you move away from the busy freeway corridors toward the quieter stretches of M-60. Balancing these different road types keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind, offering a varied experience behind the wheel.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.8 miles in.

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 152.7 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 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

32.8 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

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 1 Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

33.2 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

34 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

40.1 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward M 14: Ann Arbor

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward M 14: Ann Arbor

57.3 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | M 14

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14: Ann Arbor

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Exit 45 Toward M 14: Ann Arbor

Towns Along This Route

Between Clinton Township, MI and Bethel, MI, road signs point toward Toledo, M 14: Ann Arbor, M 60 and Jackson.

Toledo

34 mi in | ~44m

M 14: Ann Arbor

40.1 mi in | ~50m

M 60

97.1 mi in | ~1h 52m | via M 60

Jackson

97.1 mi in | ~1h 52m | via M 60

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 94	34.5 mi	36m
M 60	32.3 mi	44m
Walter P Reuther Freeway	23.7 mi	25m
M 14	21.9 mi	23m
I 69	14.4 mi	15m
South Groesbeck Highway	7.3 mi	11m
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway	5.8 mi	6m
East Central Road	2.8 mi	6m

Longest stretch: I 94 — 34.5 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Red Oaks Drive

289 ft · 17 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Turn left onto White Oaks Drive

0.2 mi · 55 sec · White Oaks Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Moravian Drive

Turn right onto Harrington Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Harrington Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto M 97

7.3 mi · 11 min · South Groesbeck Highway

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road

0.5 mi · 59 sec · East 11 Mile Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 696 West

Merge onto I 696

24 mi · 25 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Exit 1 Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 275; I 96

5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward M 14: Ann Arbor Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto M 14

17 mi · 17 min · M 14

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14

5.4 mi · 5 min · M 14

Exit 45 Toward M 14: Ann Arbor Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 94

34 mi · 36 min · I 94

Toward I 94 West: Chicago Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto M 60

32 mi · 44 min · M 60

Toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 69 South: Fort Wayne

Merge onto I 69

14 mi · 15 min · I 69

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward I 69 Business: Coldwater

Turn right onto I 69 BL

0.6 mi · 1 min · Fenn Road

Turn left onto North Angola Road

217 ft · 9 sec · North Angola Road

At end of road, turn left onto North Angola Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · North Angola Road

Turn right onto East Central Road

2.8 mi · 6 min · East Central Road

Turn left onto Block Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Block Road

Arrive at destination

Block Road

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive of just over three hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. While the route is compact, you should still incorporate at least one planned stop to break up the drive and stay alert. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge when exiting the major freeway sections, as service availability can change once you move onto M-60. Because the longest stretch is 34.5 miles, try to time your rest break to coincide with the end of that segment to maximize your comfort. By keeping your pace steady, you can easily complete the entire 152.7-mile trip without feeling rushed.

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 76.4 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 1h 30m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.5 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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.4 miles or 1h 30m 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 30m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Clinton Township, 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 Clinton Township, MI

This is one driving day of about 152.7 miles and 3h 11m.

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 I 94 for about 34.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76.4 mi from Clinton Township, MI · 1h 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ann Arbor, MI

76 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

Michigan Center, MI

Fuel and coffee

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

Michigan Center, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.4 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bethel, MI

The final approach into Bethel, 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 Bethel, 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

$23.19 one way

$46.39 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$25.57	$51.14
premium	$4.80	$28.83	$57.65
diesel	$5.64	$33.92	$67.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.8	$16.03	$7.33
Efficient EV	38.2	$13.36	$6.11
EV Truck/SUV	61.1	$21.38	$9.77

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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 3 days ago

Origin

Clinton Township, MI

Evening in Clinton Township on Sunday

Local time

6:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bethel, MI

Evening in Bethel on Sunday

Local time

6:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

4 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 Clinton Township, MI to Bethel, MI covers 152.7 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 I 94, M 60, Walter P Reuther Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 76.4 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 $23.19 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.

Between Clinton Township, MI and Bethel, MI, road signs point toward Toledo, M 14: Ann Arbor, M 60 and Jackson.

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