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Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Laketon, MI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 36m

Distance

364.5 mi

587 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 25m ★
6 AM
6h 37m
8 AM
7h 1m
10 AM
6h 45m
12 PM
6h 43m
3 PM
6h 46m
5 PM
7h 0m
8 PM
6h 30m

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 Laketon, MI, MI

Laketon, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Laketon, MI covers 364.5 miles and takes about 6h 36m 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, Cass Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.99 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

182.3 miles from Clinton Township, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 18m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 36m. Total distance: 364.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 36m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 36m drive with frequent turns across 364.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 36m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clinton Township, MI to Laketon, 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 Laketon, MI.

1

Start on Red Oaks Drive

289 ft · 18 sec · 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 · 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

125 mi · 2 hr 8 min
17

Take the exit slight right toward M 123: Newberry

0.4 mi · 46 sec · M 123: Newberry
18

Turn left onto Tahquamenon Trail

22 mi · 26 min · Tahquamenon Trail
19

Continue on Front Street

407 ft · 9 sec · Front Street
20

Turn right onto South Deerfoot Road

11 mi · 12 min · South Deerfoot Road
21

Turn left

36 mi · 42 min
22

Turn right onto Laketon Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Laketon Road
23

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 182.3 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 3h 18m 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 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 182.3 miles or 3h 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laketon, 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 364.5 miles and 6h 36m.

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 182.3 mi from Clinton Township, MI · 3h 18m into the drive

city in Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grayling, MI

182 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

Flint, MI

Fuel and coffee

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

Grayling, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 182.3 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Laketon, MI

The final approach into Laketon, 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 Laketon, 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

$56.99 one way

$113.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 128 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $62.57 $125.14
premium $4.89 $70.14 $140.29
diesel $5.61 $80.48 $160.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$57

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 127.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 109.4 1 $38.27 $17.50
Efficient EV 91.1 1 $31.89 $14.58
EV Truck/SUV 145.8 1 $51.03 $23.33

Gas CO2

128 kg

EV CO2

43 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Clinton Township, MI

Afternoon in Clinton Township on Thursday

Local time

1:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laketon, MI

Afternoon in Laketon on Thursday

Local time

1:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

33°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

16 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

6h 36m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Laketon, MI covers 364.5 miles and takes about 6h 36m 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.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 182.3 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 $56.99 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 36m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clinton Township, MI to Laketon, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clinton Township, MI to Laketon, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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