Mio to Clinton Township is 181.5 miles and takes about 3h 32m via I 75 and M-33, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This Midwest to Midwest drive stays within Michigan, offering a straightforward trip. With a highway-focused profile, it's a solid choice if you need to cover ground efficiently. The recommended single day of travel means you can plan for a relatively quick journey, making it ideal for a weekend excursion or a simple relocation.
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
90.7 miles from Mio, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
124.1 mi
2h 10m
North M-33
17.6 mi
24m
M 59
16 mi
20m
South Mount Tom Road
9.4 mi
12m
Mio Road
5.7 mi
7m
Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Brock Road
1.4 mi
1m
Romeo Plank Road
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 124.1 mi, about 2h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mio, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on East 8th Street
73 ft·10 sec·East 8th Street
2
Turn left onto M 33
0.5 mi·1 min·South Morenci Avenue
3
Continue on M 33
9.4 mi·12 min·South Mount Tom Road
4
Continue on M 33
5.7 mi·7 min·Mio Road
5
Continue on M 33
0.5 mi·1 min·North Williams Street
6
Continue on M 33
0.5 mi·1 min·South Bennett Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on M 33
18 mi·24 min·North M-33
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on M 33
1.4 mi·1 min·Brock Road
9
Continue on M 33
0.9 mi·1 min·Alger Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 75 South
11
Merge onto I 75
76 mi·1 hr 19 min·I 75
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi·11 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 77AToward M 59 East: UticaUse 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 3h 32m duration, starting your drive in the morning from Mio allows ample time to reach Clinton Township before evening. You'll only need one stop, so plan it strategically around the halfway point or when you feel the need to stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you transition from North M-33 to I 75, as the longest stretch is a considerable 124.1 miles. With only one day recommended, flexibility is key; you can adapt your stop based on real-time traffic or your energy levels.
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 90.7 miles from Mio, MI, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.1 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 40 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.7 miles or 1h 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 2h 49m
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 Mio, 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 Mio, MI
This is one driving day of about 181.5 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Mio, 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 75 for about 124.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 36.5 and 180.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
36.5 mi into trip|~51m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 75 South
6
124.2 mi into trip|~2h 23m 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
161 mi into trip|~3h 2m 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
177.3 mi into trip|~3h 24m in|Romeo Plank Road
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
180.1 mi into trip|~3h 28m in|Moravian Drive
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.41 one way
$56.81 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$31.19
$62.38
premium
$4.89
$34.97
$69.93
diesel
$5.61
$40.12
$80.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.4
0
$19.06
$8.71
Efficient EV
45.4
0
$15.88
$7.26
EV Truck/SUV
72.6
0
$25.41
$11.62
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Mio, MI
Afternoon
in Mio on Saturday
Local time
4:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clinton Township, MI
Afternoon
in Clinton Township on Saturday
Local time
4:31 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
8 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
3h 32m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route leans heavily into highway driving, with 68% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 124.1 miles on I 75, which forms the backbone of this trip. While North M-33 and M 59 offer some variation, the overall character is one of consistent forward momentum. Expect a fairly uninterrupted drive, designed for covering distance rather than lingering at roadside points of interest.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 124.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and North M-33. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 36.5 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 181.5 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 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 124.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 161 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Mio, MI to Clinton Township, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 East: Utica along the way.
M 59 East: Utica
161 mi in|~3h 2m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 32m. Total distance: 181.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mio, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 181.5 miles and takes about 3h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, North M-33, M 59. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.7 miles from Mio, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.38 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 181.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 124.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 161 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Mio, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
