Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Evening in Clinton Township on Thursday
Local time
5:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Gaines, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
66.3 mi
107 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
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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Gaines, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Gaines, MI covers 66.3 miles and takes about 1h 29m 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, East Baldwin Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.3 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 66.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Gaines, MI covers 66.3 miles and takes about 1h 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 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 27.3 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 1.4 miles in near Cass Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 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 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
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
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
M 59 / Hall Road
Merge onto M 59 / Hall Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
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 Gaines, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 West along the way.
M 59 West
4.3 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 27.3 mi | 29m |
| Hall Road | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| East Baldwin Road | 12.7 mi | 17m |
| Ray Road | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Cass Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Romeo Plank Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Moravian Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Seymour Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 27.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Gaines, 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
27 mi
·
29 min
·
I 75
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto South Saginaw Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Saginaw Road
16
Turn left onto East Baldwin Road
13 mi
·
17 min
·
East Baldwin Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Seymour Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Seymour Road
18
Turn right onto Ray Road
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Ray Road
19
Continue on East Lansing Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Lansing Street
20
Turn right onto Genesee Avenue
306 ft
·
13 sec
·
Genesee Avenue
21
Turn left onto West Lord Street
90 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Lord Street
22
Arrive at destination
West Lord Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.2 mi from Clinton Township, MI · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gaines, MI
The final approach into Gaines, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.37 one way
$20.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.38 | $22.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.28 | $4.24 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Gaines, MI
Evening in Gaines on Thursday
Local time
5:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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
1h 29m 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 Gaines, MI covers 66.3 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Hall Road, East Baldwin Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.2 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 $10.37 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 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.
On the drive from Clinton Township, MI to Gaines, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 West along the way.
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