Origin
Petoskey, MI
Afternoon in Petoskey on Monday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Petoskey, MI to Clinton Township, MI
Drive Time
4h 50m
Distance
260.2 mi
419 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 37m
★
6 AM
4h 51m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 0m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton Township, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
The drive from Petoskey, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 260.2 miles and takes about 4h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, M 59, US 131 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 203.4 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
130.1 miles from Petoskey, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 50m highway drive covering 260.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and M 59. The longest continuous stretch is about 203.4 miles on I 75.
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 203.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and M 59. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 67.7 miles in near I 75.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 260.2 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 67.7 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 202.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 239.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
67.7 mi into trip
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~1h 23m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
6
202.9 mi into trip
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~3h 42m 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
239.7 mi into trip
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~4h 21m 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
255.9 mi into trip
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~4h 42m in
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Romeo Plank Road
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
258.7 mi into trip
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~4h 47m in
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Moravian Drive
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Petoskey, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward Detroit and M 59 East: Utica.
Detroit
67.7 mi in
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~1h 23m
|
via I 75
M 59 East: Utica
239.7 mi in
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~4h 21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 203.4 mi | 3h 29m |
| M 59 | 16 mi | 20m |
| US 131 North | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| M-32 Highway | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| US-131 | 5 mi | 7m |
| North US 131 Highway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Cass Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Romeo Plank Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 203.4 mi, about 3h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petoskey, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on Howard Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Howard Street
2
Turn right onto East Sheridan Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Sheridan Street
3
Continue on West Sheridan Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sheridan Road
4
Turn left onto US 131
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Spring Street
5
Continue on US 131
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US-131
6
Continue on US 131
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 131 North
7
Continue on US 131
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North US 131 Highway
8
Turn left onto M 32
12 mi
·
16 min
·
M-32 Highway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 75 South
10
Merge onto I 75
31 mi
·
31 min
·
I 75
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
124 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
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 77A
Toward M 59 East: Utica
Use 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
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 130.1 miles from Petoskey, MI, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 203.4 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.1 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 53m
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 Petoskey, 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 Petoskey, MI
This is one driving day of about 260.2 miles and 4h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Petoskey, 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 203.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 130.1 mi from Petoskey, MI · 2h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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 130.1 miles from Petoskey, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 203.4 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.52 one way
$79.04 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $43.57 | $87.14 |
| premium | $4.80 | $49.12 | $98.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $57.81 | $115.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.1 | 0 | $27.32 | $12.49 |
| Efficient EV | 65.1 | 0 | $22.77 | $10.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.1 | 1 | $36.43 | $16.65 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Clinton Township on Monday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
WSW 14 mph
14% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:01AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 8:47AM CDT until April 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Marquette 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.
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
20 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
4h 50m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Petoskey, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 260.2 miles and takes about 4h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, M 59, US 131 North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 130.1 miles from Petoskey, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.52 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 260.2 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 67.7 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 202.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 239.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Petoskey, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward Detroit and M 59 East: Utica.
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