Trip from Grant, MI to Clinton Township, MI

Drive Time

3h 46m

Distance

197.6 mi

318 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 34m ★

6 AM

3h 47m

8 AM

4h 12m

10 AM

3h 56m

12 PM

3h 53m

3 PM

3h 57m

5 PM

4h 11m

8 PM

3h 39m

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

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Grant, MI

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Clinton Township, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Grant, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 197.6 miles and takes about 3h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 96, I 69, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58 miles on I 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

98.8 miles from Grant, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 46m highway drive covering 197.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 96 and I 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 58 miles on I 96.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 58 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

853 ft 789 ft

Total Climb

65 ft

Total Descent

45 ft

Highest Point

853 ft

~57.6 mi in

Elevation Range

65 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 25.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 197.6 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 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 137.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138 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.

25.2 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit

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

Use the left lane.

137.7 mi into trip | ~2h 34m 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

138 mi into trip | ~2h 34m 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

140.3 mi into trip | ~2h 37m 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.

177.2 mi into trip | ~3h 17m 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

Towns Along This Route

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

Detroit

137.7 mi in | ~2h 34m

M 59 East: Utica

177.2 mi in | ~3h 17m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 96	58 mi	1h 2m
I 69	51.5 mi	52m
I 75	38.7 mi	41m
M 59	16 mi	20m
Apple Avenue	12.8 mi	17m
Alpine Avenue Northwest	5.2 mi	7m
North Newaygo Road	4.2 mi	5m
Mason Drive	2.4 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 96 — 58 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on M 37

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Maple Street

Continue on M 37

2.4 mi · 3 min · Mason Drive

Continue on M 37

4.2 mi · 5 min · North Newaygo Road

Enter roundabout onto M 37; M 46

165 ft · 1 sec · Apple Avenue

Continue on M 37; M 46

13 mi · 17 min · Apple Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on M 37

5.2 mi · 7 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 30 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 96; M 37

58 mi · 1 hr 2 min · I 96; M 37

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

2.5 mi · 2 min

Exit 89 Toward I 69 East: Flint

Merge onto I 69

52 mi · 52 min · I 69

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

Merge onto I 75; US 23

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 75; US 23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

37 mi · 39 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec

Exit 77A Toward M 59 East: Utica Use the right lane.

Merge onto M 59

16 mi · 20 min · M 59

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Romeo Plank Road

Use the right lane.

Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

112 ft · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

Continue on Romeo Plank Road

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Romeo Plank Road

Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue

123 ft · 2 sec · Cass Avenue

Continue on Cass Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue

Turn right onto Moravian Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Moravian Drive

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

0.2 mi · 52 sec · White Oaks Drive

Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

289 ft · 12 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Arrive at destination

Red Oaks Drive

Trip Plan

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 98.8 miles from Grant, MI, or about 1h 54m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 98.8 miles or 1h 54m 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 1m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Grant, 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 Grant, MI

This is one driving day of about 197.6 miles and 3h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Grant, 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 58 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 98.8 mi from Grant, MI · 1h 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Michigan Center, MI

99 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.

Popular next leg

Michigan Center, MI to Clinton Township, MI

95.4 mi · 1h 54m

Pacing Suggestions

Evanston, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Michigan Center, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.8 miles from Grant, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Clinton Township, MI

The final approach into Clinton Township, 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 Clinton Township, 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

$30.01 one way

$60.03 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$33.09	$66.17
premium	$4.80	$37.30	$74.61
diesel	$5.64	$43.90	$87.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	59.3	$20.75	$9.48
Efficient EV	49.4	$17.29	$7.90
EV Truck/SUV	79	$27.66	$12.65

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 15 hours ago

Origin

Grant, MI

Evening in Grant on Sunday

Local time

6:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 15 mph 91% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 12 at 2:22AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 12 at 2:10AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

Clinton Township, MI

Evening in Clinton Township on Sunday

Local time

6:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

5 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 46m 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 Grant, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 197.6 miles and takes about 3h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 96, I 69, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 98.8 miles from Grant, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 789 ft to 853 ft elevation with about 65 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Grant, MI to Clinton Township, MI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Clinton Township, MI

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Grant, MI

Clinton Township, MI

Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 46m on the road

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