Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Late night in Clinton Township on Friday
Local time
1:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Kilmanagh, MI
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
101.4 mi
163 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 9m
★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m
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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Kilmanagh, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Kilmanagh, MI covers 101.4 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Van Dyke Road, North Van Dyke Road, Christopher Columbus Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.3 miles on South Van Dyke Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.7 miles from Clinton Township, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 101.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 18m drive with frequent turns across 101.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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 27.3 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near Cass Avenue.
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 101.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 14 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
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~6m in
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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
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M 59 / Hall Road
Merge onto M 59 / Hall Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
8.3 mi into trip
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~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
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 Kilmanagh, 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 | 27.3 mi | 31m |
| North Van Dyke Road | 25.3 mi | 33m |
| Christopher Columbus Freeway | 20.7 mi | 25m |
| Sebewaing Road | 11.9 mi | 20m |
| Hall Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Bay Port Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Cass Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Cedar Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
South Van Dyke Road
— 27.3 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Kilmanagh, 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
27 mi
·
31 min
·
South Van Dyke Road
21
Turn left onto Sebewaing Road
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Sebewaing Road
22
Continue on Main
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main
23
Continue on Sebewaing Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Sebewaing Road
24
Turn right onto Bay Port Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Bay Port Road
25
Turn left onto Kilmanagh Road
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kilmanagh Road
26
Arrive at destination
Kilmanagh Road
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.7 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.3 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 22 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.7 miles or 1h 10m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kilmanagh, 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 101.4 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Clinton Township, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Van Dyke Road for about 27.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.7 mi from Clinton Township, MI · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.7 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kilmanagh, MI
The final approach into Kilmanagh, 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 Kilmanagh, 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
$15.85 one way
$31.71 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.41 | $34.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.51 | $39.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.39 | $44.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.65 | $4.87 |
| Efficient EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.87 | $4.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.20 | $6.49 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Kilmanagh, MI
Late night in Kilmanagh on Friday
Local time
1:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
7 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
2h 18m 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 Kilmanagh, MI covers 101.4 miles and takes about 2h 18m 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 50.7 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 $15.85 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 101.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 Kilmanagh, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 53 North: Imlay City along the way.
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