Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Evening in Clinton Township on Thursday
Local time
7:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Allouez, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
10h 57m
Distance
562.1 mi
905 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$88
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 48m
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6 AM
10h 58m
8 AM
11h 17m
10 AM
11h 5m
12 PM
11h 3m
3 PM
11h 6m
5 PM
11h 16m
8 PM
10h 52m
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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Allouez, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Allouez, MI covers 562.1 miles and takes about 10h 57m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on White Oaks Drive, Moravian Drive, Cass Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $87.88 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
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
281.1 miles from Clinton Township, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 28m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10h 57m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile.
Drive Character
At 562.1 miles and 10h 57m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are White Oaks Drive and Moravian Drive.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 50 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?
At 10h 57m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. Navigation is simple, but the total wheel time makes endurance and break timing the real challenge.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (10h 57m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clinton Township, MI to Allouez, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| White Oaks Drive | — | — |
| Moravian Drive | — | — |
| Cass Avenue | — | — |
| Romeo Plank Road | — | — |
| Hall Road | — | — |
| M 59 West | — | — |
| I 75 North | — | — |
| I 75 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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 Allouez, 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
·
White Oaks Drive
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Moravian Drive
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cass Avenue
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Romeo Plank Road
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
6
Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
8
Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Romeo Plank Road
9
Turn right onto Hall Road
502 ft
·
9 sec
·
Hall Road
10
Take the exit slight left toward M 59 West
259 ft
·
9 sec
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M 59 West
11
Merge slight right onto Hall Road
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Hall Road
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 North: Flint
13
Merge slight left
33 mi
·
35 min
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
52 mi
·
56 min
·
I 75: Saginaw
15
Keep slight left
63 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
16
Keep slight left
118 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
18
Merge slight left onto US-2 West
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 West
61 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
US-2 West
21
Turn right
17 mi
·
20 min
22
Turn sharp left onto M-28
35 mi
·
41 min
·
M-28
23
Continue on Cedar Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cedar Street
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising
194 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Munising
25
Exit the roundabout onto East Munising
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Munising
26
Continue on M-28
36 mi
·
42 min
·
M-28
27
Continue on Cherry Creek Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Creek Road
28
Turn right onto County Road 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
502 ft
·
11 sec
·
Division Street
31
Turn right onto West Main Street
440 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Main Street
32
Turn left onto North Teal Lake Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Teal Lake Avenue
33
Turn left onto US Highway 41
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 41
34
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
82 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
35
Exit the roundabout
0.9 mi
·
1 min
36
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
89 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
37
Exit the roundabout
85 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
38
Turn left onto Front Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Front Street
39
Continue on Reservation Street
512 ft
·
13 sec
·
Reservation Street
40
Turn left onto East White Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East White Street
41
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lincoln Drive
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Lincoln Drive
42
Continue on US-41
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
US-41
43
Continue on County Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road
44
Continue on US-41
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US-41
45
Continue on Calumet Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Calumet Avenue
46
Continue on US 41
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 41
47
Turn left onto Ash Street
115 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ash Street
48
Turn left onto Bumbletown Road
518 ft
·
16 sec
·
Bumbletown Road
49
Turn right onto 4th Street
377 ft
·
17 sec
·
4th Street
50
Arrive at your destination
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 281.1 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 5h 28m into the drive.
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 124 miles or 2h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 281.1 miles or 5h 28m 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 281.1 miles or 5h 28m
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 9h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Allouez, 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 281 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Allouez, MI
Aim for roughly 281 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 124 miles from Clinton Township, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 281.1 mi from Clinton Township, MI · 5h 28m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
185 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
371 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Flat Rock, MIOvernight Options
Night 1
281 mi · about 5.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near McMillan, MI after about 281 miles or 5.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 124 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 281.1 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 281 miles or 5.5 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
Arriving in Allouez, MI
The final approach into Allouez, 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 Allouez, MI.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Allouez, MI with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$87.88 one way
$175.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
197 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $96.49 | $192.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $108.17 | $216.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $124.10 | $248.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$88
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$218–$328
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 196.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $59 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 168.6 | 2 | $59.02 | $26.98 |
| Efficient EV | 140.5 | 1 | $49.18 | $22.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 224.8 | 2 | $78.69 | $35.97 |
Gas CO2
197 kg
EV CO2
66 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 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.
Destination
Allouez, MI
Evening in Allouez on Thursday
Local time
7:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Flat Rock, MI
371 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
17 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
10h 57m 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 Allouez, MI covers 562.1 miles and takes about 10h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are White Oaks Drive, Moravian Drive, Cass Avenue. 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 281 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 281.1 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 $87.88 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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (10h 57m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clinton Township, MI to Allouez, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clinton Township, MI to Allouez, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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