Clinton Township, MI to Vandercook Lake, MI is 99.2 miles and takes about 1h 58m via I 94 and M 14, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Michigan, making it a straightforward journey. You'll primarily be on major highways, so expect a consistent pace for most of the drive. Given the relatively short duration and manageable distance, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. It's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points in Michigan.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.6 miles from Clinton Township, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 99.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 58% of it on highways like I 94 and the Walter P Reuther Freeway. You'll encounter stretches of faster, more direct travel, including a significant 28.8-mile segment on I 94 without needing to exit. While much of the drive is on well-maintained freeways, the inclusion of M 14 and potentially other local connectors means you'll transition between different types of road surfaces and speed limits. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, though not entirely devoid of the occasional shift in driving conditions as you navigate between major arteries.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 99.2 miles you will encounter 18 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 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
32.8 mi into trip|~41m in
Take the exit toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
6
33.2 mi into trip|~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
6
34 mi into trip|~44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
6
40.1 mi into trip|~50m in
Take the exit toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor
8
57.3 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 45
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor
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 Vandercook Lake, MI, road signs point toward Toledo and M 14: Ann Arbor.
Toledo
34 mi in|~44m
M 14: Ann Arbor
40.1 mi in|~50m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
28.8 mi
30m
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi
25m
M 14
21.9 mi
23m
South Groesbeck Highway
7.3 mi
11m
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.8 mi
6m
US 127
5.5 mi
6m
East McDevitt Avenue
1 mi
2m
Harrington Street
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 28.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Vandercook Lake, 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
0.1 mi·16 sec·Moravian Drive
4
Turn right onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Harrington Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto M 97
7.3 mi·11 min·South Groesbeck Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
0.5 mi·59 sec·East 11 Mile Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 696 West
8
Merge onto I 696
24 mi·25 min·Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 1Toward I 96 East, I 275: ToledoUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·22 sec
Toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
12
Merge onto I 275; I 96
5.8 mi·6 min·Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward M 14: Ann ArborUse the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto M 14
17 mi·17 min·M 14
15
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
5.4 mi·5 min·M 14
Exit 45Toward M 14: Ann ArborUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 94
29 mi·30 min·I 94
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
17
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward US 127 South: Hudson
18
Continue on US 127
5.5 mi·6 min·US 127
19
Take the exit onto M 50
0.2 mi·37 sec·M 50
Toward M 50: Monroe
20
Continue on M 50
1.0 mi·2 min·East McDevitt Avenue
21
Turn left onto South Maurice Avenue
0.2 mi·53 sec·South Maurice Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
South Maurice Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 1h 58m drive, leaving in the morning is a good bet to avoid potential rush hour traffic in the Detroit metro area, especially if you're departing on a weekday. Since the trip is under 100 miles and can be completed in a single day, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. You won't need to worry about extensive fuel stops, as the estimated cost is only $16, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye on your GPS for the transitions between I 94, Walter P Reuther Freeway, and M 14 to ensure you stay on the most direct path to Vandercook Lake.
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 49.6 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.8 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 22 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.6 miles or 1h 1m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vandercook Lake, 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 99.2 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Clinton Township, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 28.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.6 mi from Clinton Township, MI
· 1h 1m into the drive
The midpoint is around 49.6 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Vandercook Lake, MI
The final approach into Vandercook Lake, 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Dozer Coffee
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Around the midpoint, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 63.8
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.51 one way
$31.02 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.03
$34.06
premium
$4.89
$19.09
$38.18
diesel
$5.61
$21.90
$43.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.8
0
$10.42
$4.76
Efficient EV
24.8
0
$8.68
$3.97
EV Truck/SUV
39.7
0
$13.89
$6.35
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Afternoon
in Clinton Township on Saturday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Widespread Fog
NNE 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 2:41AM CDT until April 19 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 2:51AM EDT until April 17 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Destination
Vandercook Lake, MI
Afternoon
in Vandercook Lake on Saturday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
3 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 58m 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 Vandercook Lake, MI covers 99.2 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, Walter P Reuther Freeway, M 14. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.6 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 $15.51 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 99.2 miles you will encounter 18 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 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Clinton Township, MI and Vandercook Lake, MI, road signs point toward Toledo and M 14: Ann Arbor.
