Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Evening in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
6:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Lansing, MI
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
98.1 mi
158 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
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6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
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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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Clinton Township to Lansing, expect a straightforward 98.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 36 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Midwest locations. Because the route avoids major highways entirely, you will navigate through local roads like White Oaks Drive, Moravian Drive, and Harrington Street. It is an ideal option if you prefer a direct, local-focused transit over a high-speed interstate commute.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
49 miles from Clinton Township, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Forget the monotony of heavy highway traffic; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. With 0% of the trip spent on major highways, you will navigate a series of local streets rather than cruising at high speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on White Oaks Drive, highlighting the frequent turns and shifts in the road's personality. This path requires your full attention as you transition between local thoroughfares throughout the duration of the trip. Expect a consistent, hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over long-distance interstate cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Lansing, MI is easy. At 1h 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clinton Township, MI to Lansing, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| White Oaks Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Moravian Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harrington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Groesbeck Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 11 Mile Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 696 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 496 | 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 Lansing, 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
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Moravian Drive
4
Turn right onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrington Street
5
Turn right onto South Groesbeck Highway
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
South Groesbeck Highway
6
Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
East 11 Mile Road
7
Take the ramp slight left toward I 696 West
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 696 West
8
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
9
Merge slight right
18 mi
·
19 min
10
Keep slight left
39 mi
·
41 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing
12
Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Ransom E Olds Freeway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Downtown
15
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walnut Street
16
Turn right onto West Allegan Street
413 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Allegan Street
17
Turn right onto Townsend Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Townsend Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule to avoid peak local traffic. You can complete the entire 98.1-mile drive without needing to plan for formal stops, as the duration is manageable for a single stretch behind the wheel. Keep in mind that because this route relies on local roads rather than highways, your travel time can be sensitive to local traffic patterns or street conditions. Before you head out, double-check your navigation settings to ensure you are comfortable with the turn-heavy nature of the local roads. Setting aside $15 for gas is a safe bet, and because there are no long highway stretches, you can easily pull over if you need a quick break.
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 49 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 48m 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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49 miles or 48m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lansing, 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 98.1 miles and 1h 36m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49 mi from Clinton Township, MI · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 49 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lansing, MI
The final approach into Lansing, 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 Lansing, 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
$14.90 one way
$29.80 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $16.43 | $32.85 |
| premium | $4.80 | $18.52 | $37.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.79 | $43.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.30 | $4.71 |
| Efficient EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.73 | $6.28 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Lansing, MI
Evening in Lansing on Sunday
Local time
6:52 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.
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
1h 36m 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 Lansing, MI covers 98.1 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are White Oaks Drive, Moravian Drive, Harrington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49 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 $14.90 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.
The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Lansing, MI is easy. At 1h 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clinton Township, MI to Lansing, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clinton Township, MI to Lansing, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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