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Trip from Holly, MI to Clinton Township, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h

Distance

46.2 mi

74 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m

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

Downtown Holly, MI, MI

Holly, MI

Alexander Krivitskiy

Downtown Clinton Township, MI, MI

Clinton Township, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Holly, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 46.2 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I-75 South, M 59, East Holly Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.5 miles on I-75 South. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.22 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 46.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Holly, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 46.2 miles and takes about 1h, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I-75 South is the longest continuous segment at about 20.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in near I 75 / I-75 South.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (I 75 / I-75 South): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles (M 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
5.2 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 75 / I-75 South

Merge onto I 75 / I-75 South

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
25.7 mi into trip | ~30m 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
5
26 mi into trip | ~31m in | M 59

Merge onto M 59

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
42 mi into trip | ~52m in | Romeo Plank Road

Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
44.7 mi into trip | ~56m in | Moravian Drive

Turn right onto Moravian Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Holly, MI to Clinton Township, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 East: Utica along the way.

M 59 East: Utica

25.7 mi in | ~30m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I-75 South 20.5 mi 21m
M 59 16 mi 20m
East Holly Road 3.6 mi 4m
Cass Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
East Maple Street 1.2 mi 2m
Romeo Plank Road 1.2 mi 1m
Moravian Drive 1.2 mi 2m
White Oaks Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I-75 South — 20.5 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Saginaw Street

30 ft · 8 sec · North Saginaw Street
2

Turn left onto East Maple Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Maple Street
3

Continue on East Holly Road

3.6 mi · 4 min · East Holly Road
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 75 South
5

Merge onto I 75

20 mi · 21 min · I-75 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 77A Toward M 59 East: Utica Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto M 59

16 mi · 20 min · M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
9

Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

112 ft · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road
10

Continue on Romeo Plank Road

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Romeo Plank Road
11

Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue

123 ft · 2 sec · Cass Avenue
12

Continue on Cass Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue
13

Turn right onto Moravian Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

0.2 mi · 52 sec · White Oaks Drive
15

Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

289 ft · 12 sec · Red Oaks Drive
16

Arrive at destination

Red Oaks Drive

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.1 mi from Holly, MI · 27m into the drive

city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rochester Hills, MI

23 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

Springfield, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pontiac, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Holly, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.22 one way

$14.45 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.93 $15.86
premium $4.89 $8.89 $17.78
diesel $5.61 $10.20 $20.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.9 0 $4.85 $2.22
Efficient EV 11.6 0 $4.04 $1.85
EV Truck/SUV 18.5 0 $6.47 $2.96

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Holly, MI

Afternoon in Holly on Friday

Local time

12:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clinton Township, MI

Afternoon in Clinton Township on Friday

Local time

12:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

13 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

1h 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Holly, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 46.2 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I-75 South, M 59, East Holly Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 23.1 miles from Holly, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (I 75 / I-75 South): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles (M 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Holly, MI to Clinton Township, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 East: Utica along the way.

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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