This 69.5-mile drive from Clinton Township, MI to Kingston, MI can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 33 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $11, so it's an economical journey. You'll primarily navigate North Van Dyke Road and Christopher Columbus Freeway, with some time on South Van Dyke Road. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward travel experience. With no recommended stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it suits your schedule, enjoying a direct and efficient trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.8 miles from Clinton Township, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 69.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this journey, with approximately 30% of the route utilizing highway segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.3 miles on North Van Dyke Road. This means you'll experience a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially more local road conditions as you progress. The transition between these road types will define the character of your drive, offering varied driving experiences rather than a monotonous stretch.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Van Dyke Road is the longest continuous segment at about 25.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 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 Effort6/10
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 69.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 13 key points
These 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.
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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clinton Township, MI and Kingston, MI, road signs point toward M 59 West and M 53 North: Imlay City.
M 59 West
4.3 mi in|~8m
M 53 North: Imlay City
8.3 mi in|~15m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Van Dyke Road
25.3 mi
33m
Christopher Columbus Freeway
20.7 mi
25m
South Van Dyke Road
5.2 mi
6m
Sanilac Road
4.5 mi
5m
Hall Road
4 mi
6m
Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
South Cedar Street
1.6 mi
2m
Main Street
1.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
North Van Dyke Road
— 25.3 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Kingston, 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 WestUse 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 CityUse 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
5.2 mi·6 min·South Van Dyke Road
21
Turn left onto M 46
4.5 mi·5 min·Sanilac Road
22
Continue on M 46
0.5 mi·36 sec·State Street
23
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·Washington Street
24
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour and 33 minutes, this trip offers excellent flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and be at your destination with plenty of time for activities. Consider leaving early to avoid any potential local traffic, especially if you're driving on a weekday. With a total of 69.5 miles and an estimated fuel cost of $11, you likely won't need to worry about frequent fuel stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Pay attention to the transitions as you move between North Van Dyke Road and other main roads to ensure you're following the most efficient path.
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 34.8 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.3 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 15 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.8 miles or 49m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingston, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clinton Township, MI
This is one driving day of about 69.5 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Clinton Township, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Van Dyke Road for about 25.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.8 mi from Clinton Township, MI
· 49m into the drive
The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kingston, MI
The final approach into Kingston, 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
$10.87 one way
$21.73 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$11.93
$23.86
premium
$4.89
$13.37
$26.75
diesel
$5.61
$15.34
$30.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.8
0
$7.30
$3.34
Efficient EV
17.4
0
$6.08
$2.78
EV Truck/SUV
27.8
0
$9.73
$4.45
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Late night
in Clinton Township on Friday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 10 mph85% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 2:52PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:53PM EDT until April 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Destination
Kingston, MI
Late night
in Kingston on Friday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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 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 33m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Kingston, MI covers 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Van Dyke Road, Christopher Columbus Freeway, South Van Dyke Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.8 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 $10.87 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 69.5 miles you will encounter 13 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.
Between Clinton Township, MI and Kingston, MI, road signs point toward M 59 West and M 53 North: Imlay City.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
