Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Evening in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
5:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Gaylord, MI
Drive Time
4h 1m
Distance
224.5 mi
361 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 48m
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6 AM
4h 1m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 8m
3 PM
4h 12m
5 PM
4h 26m
8 PM
3h 54m
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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Gaylord, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Gaylord, MI covers 224.5 miles and takes about 4h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on White Oaks Drive, Moravian Drive, Cass Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.10 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
112.2 miles from Clinton Township, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 1m drive with frequent turns across 224.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
White Oaks Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 1m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clinton Township, MI to Gaylord, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| White Oaks Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Moravian Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cass Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Romeo Plank Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hall Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M 59 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
White Oaks Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Gaylord, MI.
1
Start on Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
18 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
2
Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Moravian Drive
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cass Avenue
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Romeo Plank Road
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
6
Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
8
Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Romeo Plank Road
9
Turn right onto Hall Road
502 ft
·
9 sec
·
Hall Road
10
Take the exit slight left toward M 59 West
259 ft
·
9 sec
·
M 59 West
11
Merge slight right onto Hall Road
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Hall Road
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 North: Flint
13
Merge slight left
33 mi
·
35 min
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
52 mi
·
56 min
·
I 75: Saginaw
15
Keep slight left
63 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
16
Keep slight left
55 mi
·
54 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward M 32: Gaylord, Alpena
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
M 32: Gaylord, Alpena
18
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
19
Arrive at your 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 112.2 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 2h into the drive.
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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.2 miles or 2h 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gaylord, 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 224.5 miles and 4h 1m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.2 mi from Clinton Township, MI · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 112.2 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gaylord, MI
The final approach into Gaylord, 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 Gaylord, 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
$34.10 one way
$68.20 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $37.59 | $75.18 |
| premium | $4.80 | $42.38 | $84.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.88 | $99.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.4 | 0 | $23.57 | $10.78 |
| Efficient EV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.64 | $8.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.8 | 1 | $31.43 | $14.37 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 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
Gaylord, MI
Evening in Gaylord on Sunday
Local time
5:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
13 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
4h 1m 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 Gaylord, MI covers 224.5 miles and takes about 4h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are White Oaks Drive, Moravian Drive, Cass Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.2 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 $34.10 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 straightforward 4h 1m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clinton Township, MI to Gaylord, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clinton Township, MI to Gaylord, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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