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Drive Time
4h 43m
Distance
243 mi
391 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
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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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Alpena, MI
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The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Alpena, MI covers 243 miles and takes about 4h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, State Highway 65, Hall Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 111.8 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
121.5 miles from Clinton Township, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
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This is a 4h 43m highway drive covering 243 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and State Highway 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 111.8 miles on I 75.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and State Highway 65. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 243 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): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Romeo Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto Cass Avenue
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit toward M 59 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 23 / East Chisholm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clinton Township, MI and Alpena, MI, road signs point toward M 61: Standish and Gladwin.
M 61: Standish
Gladwin
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 111.8 mi | 1h 58m |
| State Highway 65 | 60.3 mi | 1h 10m |
| Hall Road | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| M 32 | 15.7 mi | 20m |
| M 65 | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| West Huron Road | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| North Hale Road | 4 mi | 4m |
| South State Road | 3.2 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Alpena, MI.
Start on Red Oaks Drive
Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Cass Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
Turn right onto M 59
Take the exit
Merge onto M 59
Take the exit
Merge onto I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
Take the exit
Turn right onto M 61
Continue on M 61
Turn left onto US 23
Continue on US 23
Continue on US 23
Continue on US 23
Turn left onto M 65
Continue on M 65
Continue on M 65
Continue on M 65
Continue on M 65
Continue on M 65
Continue on M 65
Continue on M 65
Continue on M 65
Continue on M 65
Continue on M 65
Continue on M 65
Continue on M 65
Continue on M 32; M 65
Turn right onto US 23
Arrive at destination
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.
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 121.5 miles or 2h 17m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alpena, MI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Clinton Township, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 243 miles and 4h 43m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 121.5 mi from Clinton Township, MI · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 121.5 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.8 miles.
The final approach into Alpena, 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 Alpena, 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.
Regular Gas
$37.99 one way
$75.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $41.71 | $83.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $46.76 | $93.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.65 | $107.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.9 | 0 | $25.51 | $11.66 |
| Efficient EV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.26 | $9.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.2 | 1 | $34.02 | $15.55 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Clinton Township on Wednesday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Alpena on Wednesday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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