Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Morning in Clinton Township on Saturday
Local time
10:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Caseville, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
110.7 mi
178 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
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6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 25m
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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Caseville, MI
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Trip Overview
Clinton Township to Caseville is 110.7 miles and takes about 2h 31m via South Van Dyke Road/North Van Dyke Road/Christopher Columbus Freeway, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Michigan, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a local road feel with frequent turns rather than a high-speed interstate journey. Given the relatively short distance and duration, it's a straightforward trip suitable for a single day.
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
55.3 miles from Clinton Township, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 110.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a "turn-heavy local drive," with only 19% of the journey on highways. You'll primarily navigate South Van Dyke Road and North Van Dyke Road, which will demand your attention with numerous turns. The longest stretch without a turn is about 30 miles on South Van Dyke Road, offering a brief respite from constant directional changes. The Christopher Columbus Freeway accounts for a portion of the highway share, but much of the drive will feel like navigating through communities.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Van Dyke Road is the longest continuous segment at about 30 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 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 110.7 miles you will encounter 19 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 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 102.2 miles (M 142 / Michigan Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
8
8.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward M 53 North: Imlay City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward M 53 North: Imlay City
7
102.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
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M 142 / Michigan Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto M 142 / Michigan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
102.7 mi into trip
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~2h 17m in
|
North Caseville Road
Turn right onto North Caseville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
110.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m in
|
Prospect Street
At end of road, turn left onto Prospect Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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 Clinton Township, MI to Caseville, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 53 North: Imlay City along the way.
M 53 North: Imlay City
8.3 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Van Dyke Road | 30 mi | 34m |
| North Van Dyke Road | 25.3 mi | 33m |
| Christopher Columbus Freeway | 20.7 mi | 25m |
| North Caseville Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Pigeon Road | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Stein Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Hall Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 2.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
South Van Dyke Road
— 30 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Caseville, 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
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Hall Road
Use the left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward M 53 North: Imlay City
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto M 53
21 mi
·
25 min
·
Christopher Columbus Freeway
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on M 53
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
15
Turn left onto M 53
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Van Dyke Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on M 53
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cedar Street
17
Continue on M 53
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cedar Street
18
Continue on M 53
20 mi
·
25 min
·
North Van Dyke Road
19
Continue on M 53
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on M 53
30 mi
·
34 min
·
South Van Dyke Road
21
Turn left onto South Pinnebog Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Pinnebog Road
22
Turn slight left onto Stein Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Stein Road
23
Turn right onto South Elkton Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Elkton Road
24
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Main Street
25
Turn left onto M 142
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Whalen Street
26
Continue on M 142
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Pigeon Road
27
Continue on M 142
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pigeon Road
28
Continue on M 142
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Main Street
29
At end of road, turn left onto M 142
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Michigan Avenue
Use the left lane.
30
Turn right onto North Caseville Road
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
North Caseville Road
Use the right lane.
31
Turn right onto M 25
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
32
Turn right onto Elm Street
345 ft
·
20 sec
·
Elm Street
33
At end of road, turn left onto Prospect Street
232 ft
·
10 sec
·
Prospect Street
34
Arrive at destination
Prospect Street
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over 2.5 hours, this is a perfect day trip where you have the flexibility to leave whenever you're ready. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your time at your destination. The $17 fuel cost is quite manageable, but it's always wise to fill up before leaving Clinton Township, especially since a significant portion of the route is on local roads where gas stations might be less frequent. Keep an eye out for the transition from South Van Dyke Road to North Van Dyke Road as this is a key point in your navigation.
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 55.3 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30 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 24 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.3 miles or 1h 16m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Caseville, 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 110.7 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 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 South Van Dyke Road for about 30 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.3 mi from Clinton Township, MI · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.3 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Caseville, MI
The final approach into Caseville, 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 Caseville, 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
$17.31 one way
$34.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.00 | $38.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.30 | $42.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.44 | $48.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.62 | $5.31 |
| Efficient EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.69 | $4.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.50 | $7.08 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Caseville, MI
Morning in Caseville on Saturday
Local time
10:01 AM
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
9 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 31m 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 Caseville, MI covers 110.7 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Van Dyke Road, North Van Dyke Road, Christopher Columbus Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.3 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 $17.31 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 110.7 miles you will encounter 19 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 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 102.2 miles (M 142 / Michigan Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Clinton Township, MI to Caseville, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 53 North: Imlay City along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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