Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Afternoon in Clinton Township on Monday
Local time
1:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Boyne City, MI
Drive Time
4h 36m
Distance
250.3 mi
403 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
16 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 23m
★
6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 46m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 2m
8 PM
4h 28m
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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Boyne City, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Boyne City, MI covers 250.3 miles and takes about 4h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Hall Road, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 203 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
125.2 miles from Clinton Township, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 36m highway drive covering 250.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Hall Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 203 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 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 203 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Hall Road. 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 250.3 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): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Romeo Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
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
Navigation decision point
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Romeo Plank Road
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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
6
223.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 59m in
Take the exit toward M 32: Gaylord, Alpena
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 282
Toward M 32: Gaylord, Alpena
Towns Along This Route
Between Clinton Township, MI and Boyne City, MI, road signs point toward M 32: Gaylord and Alpena.
M 32: Gaylord
223.6 mi in
|
~3h 59m
Alpena
223.6 mi in
|
~3h 59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 203 mi | 3h 29m |
| Hall Road | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| West Main Street | 12.6 mi | 16m |
| Mill Street | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| US 131 South | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| North US 131 Highway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Cass Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Boyne Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 203 mi, about 3h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Boyne City, MI.
1
Start on Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
17 sec
·
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
4
At end of road, turn left onto Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cass Avenue
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
·
Romeo Plank Road
8
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
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
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
52 mi
·
56 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
63 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 75; US 23
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
55 mi
·
54 min
·
I 75
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 282
Toward M 32: Gaylord, Alpena
18
Turn left onto I 75 BL; M 32
13 mi
·
16 min
·
West Main Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto US 131; M 32
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North US 131 Highway
20
Continue on US 131
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 131 South
21
Turn left onto M 75
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Mill Street
22
Continue on M 75
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Boyne Avenue
23
Turn right onto M 75
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South East Street
24
Turn left onto C-56
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
State Street
25
Turn right
207 ft
·
15 sec
26
Arrive at 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 125.2 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 203 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 125.2 miles or 2h 20m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boyne City, 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 250.3 miles and 4h 36m.
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 75 for about 203 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 125.2 mi from Clinton Township, MI · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 125.2 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 I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 203 miles.
Arriving in Boyne City, MI
The final approach into Boyne City, 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 Boyne City, 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
$38.02 one way
$76.04 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $41.91 | $83.82 |
| premium | $4.80 | $47.25 | $94.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.61 | $111.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Moran Chevrolet Clinton Township
Clinton Township, MI
EV Connect
9 DCFC
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Roseville, MI
Tesla
8 DCFC
Meijer Roseville (Roseville, MI)
Roseville, MI
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Clinton Twp Amoco
Clinton Twp, MI
RED_E
4 DCFC
Elizabeth and Groesbeck Petro
Clinton Twp, MI
RED_E
4 DCFC
J One Liquor
Utica, MI
RED_E
4 DCFC
Empire Plug and Go 25375 Marathon Utica
Shelby Township, MI
RED_E
4 DCFC
Shelby Pit Stop
Shelby Twp, MI
RED_E
4 DCFC
RED_E: 7
ChargePoint Network: 5
Electrify America: 1
EV Connect: 1
Tesla: 1
eVgo Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.1 | 0 | $26.28 | $12.01 |
| Efficient EV | 62.6 | 0 | $21.90 | $10.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.1 | 1 | $35.04 | $16.02 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% 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
Boyne City, MI
Afternoon in Boyne City on Monday
Local time
1:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
8 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 36m 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 Boyne City, MI covers 250.3 miles and takes about 4h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Hall Road, West Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.2 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 $38.02 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 20 significant decision points across 250.3 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): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Romeo Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Clinton Township, MI and Boyne City, MI, road signs point toward M 32: Gaylord and Alpena.
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