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Trip from Coopersville, MI to Clinton Township, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 27m

Distance

186.1 mi

299 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 16m ★
6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 21m

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

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Coopersville, MI

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Clinton Township, MI

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Trip Overview

This 186.1-mile drive from Coopersville, MI to Clinton Township, MI is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking an estimated 3 hours and 27 minutes. The route primarily utilizes major interstates, including I-96, I-69, and I-75, making it a highway-focused experience through the Midwest. With a fuel cost estimated at $29, this is a straightforward journey. You'll likely find it a practical option for getting from point A to point B without significant detours, fitting well within a busy schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

93 miles from Coopersville, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 69.9 mi 1h 14m
I 69 51.5 mi 52m
I 75 38.7 mi 41m
M 59 16 mi 20m
Cass Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
Romeo Plank Road 1.2 mi 1m
Moravian Drive 1.2 mi 2m
Ironwood Drive 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 69.9 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coopersville, MI and Clinton Township, MI.

1

Start on Main Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Main Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto East Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · East Street
3

Turn left onto East Randall Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · East Randall Street
4

Turn straight onto Ironwood Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Ironwood Drive
5

Turn right onto South 48th Avenue

0.3 mi · 43 sec · South 48th Avenue
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward I 96 East: Grand Rapids
7

Merge onto I 96

70 mi · 1 hr 14 min · I 96
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Take the exit

2.5 mi · 2 min
Exit 89 Toward I 69 East: Flint
9

Merge onto I 69

52 mi · 52 min · I 69
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
12

Merge onto I 75; US 23

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 75; US 23
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

37 mi · 39 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 77A Toward M 59 East: Utica Use the right lane.
15

Merge onto M 59

16 mi · 20 min · M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
17

Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

112 ft · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road
18

Continue on Romeo Plank Road

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Romeo Plank Road
19

Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue

123 ft · 2 sec · Cass Avenue
20

Continue on Cass Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue
21

Turn right onto Moravian Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
22

Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

0.2 mi · 52 sec · White Oaks Drive
23

Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

289 ft · 12 sec · Red Oaks Drive
24

Arrive at destination

Red Oaks Drive

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour 27-minute duration, this trip works well as a single-day adventure. To make the most of it, consider departing early to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the Detroit metropolitan area. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $29, planning is relatively simple. A good tip is to ensure you have entertainment or audiobooks ready for the 69.9-mile stretch on I-96, as this is the longest continuous segment of the drive.

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 93 miles from Coopersville, MI, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.9 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 41 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 93 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton Township, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Coopersville, 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 Coopersville, MI

This is one driving day of about 186.1 miles and 3h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Coopersville, 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 I 96 for about 69.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Michigan, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corunna, MI

93 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

Caledonia, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Haslett, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 93 miles from Coopersville, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.9 miles.

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

Cafe Immortelle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Troy, Michigan

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 172.8

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12482509858

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Detroit Kid City - Clinton Township

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clinton Township, Michigan

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 186.1
Visit website

Schuil Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grand Rapids, Michigan

2.2 mi

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grand Blanc, Michigan

2.3 mi

Cafe Immortelle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 172.8

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12482509858

Visit website

Detroit Kid City - Clinton Township

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 186.1

Clinton Township, Michigan

Visit website

Schuil Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 26.6

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16169566815

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 132.9

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18104984909

Visit website

Baker's Beanery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 26.6

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+16169573110

Visit website

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 119.6

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18106359196

Visit website

Coffee Clubhouse LLC

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 26.6

Kentwood, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+16168035450

Visit website

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 13.3

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+16169200209

Visit website

Brody's Be Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 26.6

Ada, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Coopersville Historical Museum

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Coopersville, Michigan

Hours: Closed

+16169977240

Visit website

Grand Rapids Escape Room

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 26.6

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+16164019441

Visit website

Camelot Park

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 26.6

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+16164563232

Visit website

Fish Ladder Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 13.3

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16164563696

Visit website

Troy Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 172.8

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12485243570

Visit website

LegaSea Aquarium & The Reptarium

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 172.8

Utica, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+15868846941

Visit website

Fitzgerald Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 66.5

Grand Ledge, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15176277351

Visit website

Ford Field Central Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 172.8

Shelby Township, Michigan

+15867310300

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 126.1 and 181.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
126.1 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Take the exit toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
6
126.5 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
6
128.8 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
165.6 mi into trip | ~2h 58m in

Take the exit toward M 59 East: Utica

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 77A Toward M 59 East: Utica
6
181.9 mi into trip | ~3h 19m in | Romeo Plank Road

Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.09 one way

$58.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $31.94 $63.89
premium $4.89 $35.81 $71.63
diesel $5.61 $41.09 $82.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 65.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 55.8 0 $19.54 $8.93
Efficient EV 46.5 0 $16.28 $7.44
EV Truck/SUV 74.4 0 $26.05 $11.91

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 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 15, 2026

Origin

Coopersville, MI

Afternoon in Coopersville on Saturday

Local time

4:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clinton Township, MI

Afternoon in Clinton Township on Saturday

Local time

4:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 27m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a largely highway-focused drive, with 86% of the route on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 69.9 miles on I-96, so be prepared for sustained driving at highway speeds. This character means consistent progress is likely, but the focus is on efficient travel rather than scenic exploration. The seamless transitions between I-96, I-69, and I-75 will keep you moving steadily towards your destination.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.9 mi on I 96.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 126.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 186.1 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 126.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Coopersville, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward Detroit and M 59 East: Utica.

Detroit

126.1 mi in | ~2h 15m

M 59 East: Utica

165.6 mi in | ~2h 58m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 186.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 69.9 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Clinton Township, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 126.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Clinton Township, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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