Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Afternoon in Clinton Township on Monday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Kingsley, MI
Drive Time
8h 5m
Distance
434.9 mi
700 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
16 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 57m
★
6 AM
8h 6m
8 AM
8h 22m
10 AM
8h 11m
12 PM
8h 10m
3 PM
8h 12m
5 PM
8h 21m
8 PM
8h 1m
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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Kingsley, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Kingsley, MI covers 434.9 miles and takes about 8h 5m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 75, US-2 West, Hall Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 265.7 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
217.5 miles from Clinton Township, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 8h 5m highway drive covering 434.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and US-2 West. The longest continuous stretch is about 265.7 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 30 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 265.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US-2 West. 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 16 significant decision points across 434.9 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 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
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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
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~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
286.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 5m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 344B
Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Clinton Township, MI to Kingsley, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.
Escanaba
286.4 mi in
|
~5h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 265.7 mi | 4h 35m |
| US-2 West | 130.2 mi | 2h 34m |
| Hall Road | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| County 426 L Road | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| County 426 24th Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| US 2 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| County 420 21st Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| County Road 426 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 265.7 mi, about 4h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Kingsley, MI.
1
Start on Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
17 sec
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Red Oaks Drive
2
Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
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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
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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
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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
118 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
·
I 75
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 344B
Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
18
Merge onto US 2; I 75 BL
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US-2 West
19
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 2
20
Continue on US 2
130 mi
·
2 hr 33 min
·
US-2 West
21
Turn right onto South Hill Road
392 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Hill Road
22
Continue on Blackwell Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Blackwell Avenue
23
Continue on South Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Hill Road
24
Continue on 420
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County 420 21st Road
25
Continue on 426
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County 426 21st Road
26
Continue on 426
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
County 426 L Road
27
Continue on 426
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
County 426 24th Road
28
Continue on 426
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
County Road 426 E Road
29
Continue on CR 426
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 426
30
Arrive at destination
CR 426
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 217.5 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 3h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 265.7 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 96 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 217.5 miles or 3h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 217.5 miles or 3h 54m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingsley, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clinton Township, MI
Aim for roughly 217 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Kingsley, MI
Aim for roughly 217 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Clinton Township, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 265.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 217.5 mi from Clinton Township, MI · 3h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
217 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Skidway Lake, MIOvernight Options
Night 1
217 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Skidway Lake, MI after about 217 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 96 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 217.5 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 265.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 217 miles or 4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Kingsley, MI
The final approach into Kingsley, 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 Kingsley, MI.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Kingsley, MI with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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
$66.06 one way
$132.11 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
152 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $72.82 | $145.64 |
| premium | $4.80 | $82.10 | $164.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $96.62 | $193.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$196–$306
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 152.2 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
EV Connect: 1
Tesla: 1
Electrify America: 1
eVgo Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 130.5 | 1 | $45.66 | $20.88 |
| Efficient EV | 108.7 | 1 | $38.05 | $17.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 174 | 2 | $60.89 | $27.83 |
Gas CO2
152 kg
EV CO2
51 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Kingsley, MI
Afternoon in Kingsley on Monday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
2 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
8h 5m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Kingsley, MI covers 434.9 miles and takes about 8h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, US-2 West, Hall Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 217 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 217.5 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 $66.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks 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 16 significant decision points across 434.9 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.
On the drive from Clinton Township, MI to Kingsley, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.
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