Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Troy, MI

Drive Time

4h 45m

Distance

231.3 mi

372 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 32m ★
6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 12m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Clinton Township, MI, MI

Clinton Township, MI

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Downtown Troy, MI, MI

Troy, MI

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Trip Overview

Spanning 231.3 miles across Michigan, this drive connects Clinton Township to Troy in approximately 4 hours and 45 minutes. Because the trip is manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Your budget should account for roughly $35 in fuel costs for the journey. The route relies heavily on major arteries, including US 10, I-75, and Hall Road, keeping you firmly within the Midwest region throughout the trip. It is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that prioritizes efficiency over scenic wandering. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick getaway, the route offers a predictable experience that is easy to plan for a one-day itinerary.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

115.6 miles from Clinton Township, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is a highway-focused journey, with 82% of your time spent on high-speed thoroughfares. Expect a consistent, efficient experience behind the wheel as you navigate the primary interstate and state highway system. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 106.1 miles on US 10, providing a steady rhythm for your drive. While the road personality is largely defined by the interstate grind, the transition between Hall Road and the major highways keeps the route functional and direct. You will find that the road surface and traffic patterns remain relatively uniform, making this an ideal choice if you prefer a predictable, high-speed transit rather than technical local roads.

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.
US 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 106.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and I 75. 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 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 231.3 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | Cass Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Cass Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
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
7
53.4 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 75: Saginaw
7
116.2 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in | US 10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10: Clare

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward US 10: Clare

Towns Along This Route

Between Clinton Township, MI and Troy, MI, road signs point toward To M 115: Ludington and Cadillac.

To M 115: Ludington

154.2 mi in | ~2h 50m | via US 10

Cadillac

154.2 mi in | ~2h 50m | via US 10

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 10 106.1 mi 2h 4m
I 75 84.1 mi 1h 30m
Hall Road 15.8 mi 20m
South M 37 5.4 mi 7m
West 13 Mile Road 5.1 mi 12m
North Cleveland Drive 3.6 mi 8m
North Woodbridge Avenue 3 mi 4m
Cass Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 10 — 106.1 mi, about 2h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Troy, 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
Use the none lane.
4

At end of road, turn left onto Cass Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue
Use the none lane.
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 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
Use the none lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

51 mi · 54 min · I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw Use the none lane.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 162B Toward US 10 West: Midland
16

Continue on US 10

11 mi · 11 min · US 10
Use the none lane.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10

38 mi · 38 min · US 10
Toward US 10: Clare Use the none lane.
18

Take the exit onto US 10

57 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US 10
Toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac
19

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East Washington
20

Turn left onto M 37

0.3 mi · 37 sec · South M 37
21

Continue on M 37

0.6 mi · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
22

Continue on M 37

5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37
23

Continue on M 37

3.0 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue
24

Turn right onto West 15 Mile Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road
25

Continue on North Bingham Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Bingham Avenue
26

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · West Main Street
27

Continue on North Cleveland Drive

3.6 mi · 8 min · North Cleveland Drive
28

Continue on West 13 Mile Road

5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road
29

Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue

133 ft · 3 sec · North Dickinson Avenue
30

Arrive at destination

North Dickinson Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 4-hour and 45-minute travel time, plan to depart early to avoid potential peak-hour congestion on the major highways. Since the route only requires one planned stop, you have plenty of flexibility to stretch your legs whenever you reach that 106.1-mile stretch on US 10. Keep your fuel budget of $35 in mind, and try to fill up before hitting the busiest sections of I-75 to ensure a smooth transition. Because this is a single-day trip, pack light and keep your snacks accessible for quick consumption during your one break. As a specific tip, check local traffic reports for Hall Road before you pull out of your driveway, as local transit volume can shift your total arrival time significantly.

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 115.6 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.1 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 115.6 miles or 2h 11m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Troy, 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 231.3 miles and 4h 45m.

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.
The longest stretch is on US 10 for about 106.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 115.6 mi from Clinton Township, MI · 2h 11m into the drive

Downtown Ann Arbor, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ann Arbor, MI

116 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

Ann Arbor, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Skidway Lake, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 115.6 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.1 miles.

Arriving in Troy, MI

The final approach into Troy, 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 Troy, MI.

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

$35.13 one way

$70.26 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $38.73 $77.46
premium $4.80 $43.66 $87.33
diesel $5.64 $51.39 $102.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 80.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 69.4 0 $24.29 $11.10
Efficient EV 57.8 0 $20.24 $9.25
EV Truck/SUV 92.5 1 $32.38 $14.80

Gas CO2

81 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Clinton Township, MI

Evening in Clinton Township on Sunday

Local time

6:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Troy, MI

Evening in Troy on Sunday

Local time

6:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°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

4 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

4h 45m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Troy, MI covers 231.3 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 10, I 75, Hall Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115.6 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 $35.13 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 231.3 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Clinton Township, MI and Troy, MI, road signs point toward To M 115: Ludington and Cadillac.

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