The drive from Clinton Township, MI to L'Anse, MI covers 514.7 miles and takes about 9h 51m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 75, M-28, US-2 West for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is long-distance drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 265.7 miles on I 75.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $80.47 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
257.3 miles from Clinton Township, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 35m into the drive
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Drive Character
At 514.7 miles and 9h 51m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 75 and M-28.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 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 M-28. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 514.7 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 26 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
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 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 L'Anse, 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
M-28
70.9 mi
1h 23m
US-2 West
62.1 mi
1h 12m
US 41
53.3 mi
1h 10m
M 77
17.3 mi
20m
Hall Road
15.8 mi
20m
County Road 480
12.5 mi
18m
US 2
3.2 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 L'Anse, 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
16 mi·20 min·Hall Road
Use the left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 40BToward I 75 North: FlintUse 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 344BToward 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
61 mi·1 hr 11 min·US-2 West
21
Turn right onto M 77
17 mi·20 min·M 77
22
Turn sharp left onto M 28
35 mi·41 min·M-28
23
Continue on M 28
0.2 mi·28 sec·Cedar Street
24
Enter roundabout onto M 28
194 ft·11 sec·East Munising
25
Continue on M 28
2.2 mi·4 min·East Munising
26
Continue on M 28
36 mi·42 min·M-28
27
Continue on CR 551
1.8 mi·2 min·Cherry Creek Road
Use the straight lane.
28
Turn right onto CR 480
13 mi·18 min·County Road 480
29
Continue on Rail Street
0.4 mi·36 sec·Rail Street
30
Turn right onto Division Street
503 ft·10 sec·Division Street
31
Turn right onto M 28 BUS
440 ft·12 sec·West Main Street
32
Turn left onto M 28 BUS
0.5 mi·52 sec·North Teal Lake Avenue
33
Turn left onto US 41; M 28
2.7 mi·4 min·US Highway 41
34
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
83 ft·4 sec·US 41; M 28
35
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.9 mi·1 min·US 41; M 28
36
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
88 ft·5 sec·US 41; M 28
37
Continue on US 41; M 28
52 mi·1 hr 8 min·US 41; M 28
38
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Broad Street
39
Arrive at destination
East Broad Street
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 257.3 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 4h 35m 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 113 miles or 2h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 257.3 miles or 4h 35m 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 257.3 miles or 4h 35m
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 8h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near L'Anse, 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 257 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into L'Anse, MI
Aim for roughly 257 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 113 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 257.3 mi from Clinton Township, MI
· 4h 35m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coa...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
$25
near mile 390.5
Park Closure: Munising Falls Trail Closed Until Further Notice
The stories of people and copper in the Keweenaw Peninsula have been intertwined for more than 7,000 years. Indigenous peoples made copper into tools and trade items. Investors and immigrants arrived...
29 mi from route
~73 min detour
Free
near mile 514.7
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $54 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
154.4
1
$54.04
$24.71
Efficient EV
128.7
1
$45.04
$20.59
EV Truck/SUV
205.9
2
$72.06
$32.94
Gas CO2
180 kg
EV CO2
60 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Late night
in Clinton Township on Saturday
Local time
3:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
L'Anse, MI
Late night
in L'Anse on Saturday
Local time
3:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
33°F
McMillan, MI
340 mi in
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
4 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
9h 51m 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 L'Anse, MI covers 514.7 miles and takes about 9h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, M-28, US-2 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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 257 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 257.3 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 $80.47 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 26 significant decision points across 514.7 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 L'Anse, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
