Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Late night in Clinton Township on Wednesday
Local time
5:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Saint Joseph, MI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 53m
Distance
205.7 mi
331 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 41m
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6 AM
3h 53m
8 AM
4h 19m
10 AM
4h 2m
12 PM
4h 0m
3 PM
4h 4m
5 PM
4h 18m
8 PM
3h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Saint Joseph, MI covers 205.7 miles and takes about 3h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on White Oaks Drive, Moravian Drive, Harrington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.16 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
102.9 miles from Clinton Township, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 53m drive with frequent turns across 205.7 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.
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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clinton Township, MI to Saint Joseph, 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 96 East | 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 Saint Joseph, MI.
1
Start on Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
18 sec
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Red Oaks Drive
2
Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
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White Oaks Drive
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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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
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South Groesbeck Highway
6
Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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East 11 Mile Road
7
Take the ramp slight left toward I 696 West
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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I 696 West
8
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
24 mi
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25 min
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Walter P Reuther Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
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I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
12
Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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M 14: Ann Arbor
14
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
17 min
15
Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
M 14: Ann Arbor
16
Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
138 mi
·
2 hr 27 min
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I 94 West: Chicago
17
Take the exit slight right toward BL I-94: Benton Harbor, St Joseph, DOWNTOWN
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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BL I-94: Benton Harbor, St Joseph, DOWNTOWN
18
Continue on East Main Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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East Main Street
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
82 ft
·
4 sec
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East Main Street
20
Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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East Main Street
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
89 ft
·
5 sec
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West Main Street
22
Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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West Main Street
23
Continue on North Wayne Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
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North Wayne Street
24
Turn straight onto Port Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Port Street
25
Turn left onto Main Street
338 ft
·
10 sec
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Main Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 102.9 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 1h 56m 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.9 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Joseph, 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 205.7 miles and 3h 53m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102.9 mi from Clinton Township, MI · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 102.9 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Joseph, MI
The final approach into Saint Joseph, 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 Saint Joseph, 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
$32.16 one way
$64.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $35.31 | $70.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $39.59 | $79.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.42 | $90.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.7 | 0 | $21.60 | $9.87 |
| Efficient EV | 51.4 | 0 | $18.00 | $8.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.3 | 1 | $28.80 | $13.16 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Destination
Saint Joseph, MI
Late night in Saint Joseph on Wednesday
Local time
5:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 53m 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 Saint Joseph, MI covers 205.7 miles and takes about 3h 53m 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 102.9 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 $32.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clinton Township, MI to Saint Joseph, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clinton Township, MI to Saint Joseph, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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