Origin
Owosso, MI
Morning in Owosso on Wednesday
Local time
7:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Owosso, MI to Clinton Township, MI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
82.7 mi
133 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
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6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Owosso, MI
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Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
This 82.7-mile drive from Owosso to Clinton Township is a straightforward, 1-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Primarily using I-75, M-21, and M-59, you'll find the journey mostly on established roadways. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, this route is an economical option for a quick excursion within Michigan. It offers a mixed driving experience, making it suitable for a single day's travel without the need for an overnight stop. The drive connects two points within the Midwest region, keeping the scenery consistent.
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
41.4 miles from Owosso, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This route presents a mixed driving profile, with 49% of the journey on highways. Expect to encounter stretches of faster-paced travel alongside more local road sections. The longest continuous segment you'll experience is 40.5 miles on I-75, offering a period of uninterrupted driving. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift between open highway cruising and navigating through more populated areas, requiring you to adjust your driving style accordingly.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 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 40.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 21 / West Main Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 82.7 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: near the start (M 21 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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M 21 / West Main Street
Turn left onto M 21 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
21.6 mi into trip
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~32m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit, Ann Arbor
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit, Ann Ar...
6
25.4 mi into trip
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~37m in
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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
62.2 mi into trip
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~1h 16m 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
78.5 mi into trip
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~1h 37m in
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Romeo Plank Road
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Owosso, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward Ann Arbor and M 59 East: Utica.
Ann Arbor
21.6 mi in
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~32m
M 59 East: Utica
62.2 mi in
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~1h 16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 40.5 mi | 43m |
| M-21 | 18.7 mi | 26m |
| M 59 | 16 mi | 20m |
| West Main Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Cass Avenue | 1.6 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
— 40.5 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owosso, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on this road
78 ft
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7 sec
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this road
2
Turn right
71 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto M 21
2.9 mi
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5 min
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West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on M 21
19 mi
·
26 min
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M-21
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
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15 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit, Ann Arbor
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 75; US 23
3.7 mi
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3 min
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I 75; US 23
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
37 mi
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39 min
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I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 77A
Toward M 59 East: Utica
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto M 59
16 mi
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20 min
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M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
112 ft
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2 sec
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Romeo Plank Road
12
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Romeo Plank Road
13
Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue
123 ft
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2 sec
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Cass Avenue
14
Continue on Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
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2 min
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Cass Avenue
15
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
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52 sec
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White Oaks Drive
17
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
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12 sec
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Red Oaks Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 45 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour traffic that can affect I-75. There are no specific stops recommended, so you can be flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 40.5-mile stretch on I-75, as services can be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost of $13 is quite low, so you likely won't need extensive refueling breaks.
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 41.4 miles from Owosso, MI, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.5 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.4 miles or 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 1h 27m
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 Owosso, 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 Owosso, MI
This is one driving day of about 82.7 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Owosso, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 40.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.4 mi from Owosso, MI · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.4 miles from Owosso, 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
$12.93 one way
$25.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.91 | $31.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.26 | $36.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.68 | $3.97 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.58 | $5.29 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Clinton Township, MI
Morning in Clinton Township on Wednesday
Local time
7:20 AM
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
3 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
1h 45m 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 Owosso, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 82.7 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, M-21, M 59. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.4 miles from Owosso, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.93 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 82.7 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: near the start (M 21 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Owosso, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward Ann Arbor and M 59 East: Utica.
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