Trip from Michigan Center, MI to Clinton Township, MI

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

95.4 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Michigan Center, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 95.4 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94 East, M 14, US 23 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.16 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

47.7 miles from Michigan Center, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 37m drive with frequent turns across 95.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 94 East is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 94 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
M 14	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 23 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
M 14 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Jeffries Freeway (Express)	Unavailable	Refreshing
Davison Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Davison Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 75	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: I 94 East — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Page Avenue

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Take the ramp right

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Merge slight left

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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

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Merge slight left

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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

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Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

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Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

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Continue straight

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Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

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Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

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Continue straight

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Continue on Davison Freeway

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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

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Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

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Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

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Keep slight right to continue on I-75 North to I-696 East

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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

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Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway

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Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

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Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

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Turn left onto Harrington Street

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At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

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Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

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Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 47.7 miles from Michigan Center, MI, or about 48m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.7 miles or 48m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 20m

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 Michigan Center, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Michigan Center, MI

This is one driving day of about 95.4 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Michigan Center, MI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Ann Arbor, MI

48 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.7 mi from Michigan Center, MI

Toledo, OH

Fuel and coffee

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

Ann Arbor, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.7 miles from Michigan Center, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.77	$14.16	$28.33
midgrade	$4.25	$15.97	$31.95
premium	$4.65	$17.48	$34.96
diesel	$5.30	$19.92	$39.84

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 33.4 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Michigan Center, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 95.4 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 94 East, M 14, US 23 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 47.7 miles from Michigan Center, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.16 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.