Trip from Midland, MI to Clinton Township, MI

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

120.5 mi

194 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 48m ★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m

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

Downtown Midland, MI, MI

Midland, MI

Yaroslav Shuraev

Downtown Clinton Township, MI, MI

Clinton Township, MI

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Trip Overview

Spanning 120.5 miles across the Michigan landscape, this trip from Midland to Clinton Township is a straightforward journey typically taking about 1 hour and 56 minutes. Since the entire route sits within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition between these two communities. Budgeting approximately $18 for fuel makes this an affordable trek for a quick getaway or a necessary visit. Because the total duration is under two hours, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Whether you are heading south for business or pleasure, this direct path offers a manageable time commitment for any driver.

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

60.3 miles from Midland, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as the route relies on navigating through various local roads. You will start your journey by navigating West Buttles Street and Lyon Road before transitioning toward I-75 South. Because the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on local road navigation rather than high-speed cruising. Interestingly, your longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on West Buttles Street, highlighting the frequent turns and transitions you will encounter throughout the trip. Prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention on the local road network.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Buttles Street 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Midland, MI to Clinton Township, MI is easy. At 1h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Midland, MI to Clinton Township, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Buttles Street Unavailable Refreshing
Lyon Road Unavailable Refreshing
I 75 South Unavailable Refreshing
M 59 East Unavailable Refreshing
Romeo Plank Road Unavailable Refreshing
Cass Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Moravian Drive Unavailable Refreshing
White Oaks Drive Unavailable Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: West Buttles Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Jerome Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Jerome Street
2

Turn right onto West Buttles Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Buttles Street
3

Turn straight onto Lyon Road

15 mi · 15 min · Lyon Road
4

Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

0.4 mi · 39 sec · I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
5

Merge slight left

36 mi · 38 min
6

Keep slight left

11 mi · 11 min
7

Keep slight left

37 mi · 39 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

0.3 mi · 47 sec · M 59 East: Utica
9

Merge slight left

16 mi · 20 min
10

Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Romeo Plank Road
11

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

112 ft · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road
12

Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road
13

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

125 ft · 3 sec · Cass Avenue
14

Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue
15

Turn right onto Moravian Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Moravian Drive
16

Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

0.2 mi · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive
17

Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

289 ft · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive
18

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 56 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns. Since there are zero scheduled stops in this data, you should decide ahead of time if you want to pull over for a break or push through the entire 120.5-mile distance in one go. Keep in mind that because this is a turn-heavy local drive, you may want to double-check your GPS navigation before leaving to ensure you are comfortable with the specific local road transitions. Having your $18 fuel budget set aside early will keep your travel logistics simple. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by choosing your own preferred pace for the trip.

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 60.3 miles from Midland, MI, or about 58m 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 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.3 miles or 58m 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 35m

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 Midland, 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 Midland, MI

This is one driving day of about 120.5 miles and 1h 56m.

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

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.3 mi from Midland, MI · 58m into the drive

Downtown Canton, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Canton, MI

60 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

Ann Arbor, MI

Fuel and coffee

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

Canton, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.3 miles from Midland, 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

$18.30 one way

$36.61 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $20.18 $40.35
premium $4.80 $22.75 $45.50
diesel $5.64 $26.77 $53.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.2 0 $12.65 $5.78
Efficient EV 30.1 0 $10.54 $4.82
EV Truck/SUV 48.2 0 $16.87 $7.71

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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 3 days ago

Origin

Midland, MI

Evening in Midland on Sunday

Local time

6:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clinton Township, MI

Evening in Clinton Township on Sunday

Local time

6:49 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

10 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 56m 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 Midland, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 120.5 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Buttles Street, Lyon Road, I 75 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.3 miles from Midland, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.30 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.
The drive from Midland, MI to Clinton Township, MI is easy. At 1h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Midland, MI to Clinton Township, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Midland, MI to Clinton Township, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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