Origin
Potterville, MI
Morning in Potterville on Wednesday
Local time
7:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Potterville, MI to Clinton Township, MI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 12m
Distance
106.9 mi
172 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
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6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Potterville, MI
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Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
This 106.9-mile drive from Potterville to Clinton Township, Michigan, is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 12 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, so no need to worry about booking overnight stays. You'll primarily be on I-96, Walter P. Reuther Freeway, and Groesbeck Highway, with 79% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest. This route keeps you moving efficiently through Michigan.
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
53.4 miles from Potterville, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 106.9-mile journey. With 79% of the route utilizing major freeways like I-96, you'll encounter consistent speed limits and relatively smooth driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 65 miles on I-96, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While the profile suggests a highway-focused drive, be aware that transitions between these main roads, like shifting from I-96 to the Walter P. Reuther Freeway, will involve changes in traffic patterns and speed.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 65 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Walter P Reuther Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 106.9 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 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 83.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Lansing Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Lansing Road
8
83.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
6
90.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
97.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway
6
106.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
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Moravian Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Potterville, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 5 East: Port Huron and M 97: Groesbeck Highway.
M 5 East: Port Huron
71.9 mi in
|
~1h 19m
|
via I 696
M 97: Groesbeck Highway
97.8 mi in
|
~1h 56m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 65 mi | 1h 9m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 14 mi | 15m |
| Groesbeck Highway | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| West 10 Mile Road | 6.7 mi | 13m |
| I 69 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| John C Lodge Freeway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Lansing Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Heights Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 65 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Potterville, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on M 100
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Potterville Street
2
Continue on M 100
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hartel Road
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
4
Merge onto I 69
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 69
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward Lansing Road
6
Keep slight left at fork
520 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Lansing Road
7
Turn right onto Lansing Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lansing Road
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I-96 EAST: Detroit
9
Merge onto I 96
65 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on I 696
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Toward I 696 East, M 5 East: Port Huron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto M 10
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
John C Lodge Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 15
Toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Northwestern Highway
14
Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
6.6 mi
·
13 min
·
West 10 Mile Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on South Chrysler Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Chrysler Drive
16
Turn left
297 ft
·
16 sec
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Chrysler Drive
18
Keep slight right at fork onto West 10 Mile Road
499 ft
·
10 sec
·
West 10 Mile Road
19
Continue on East Heights Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Heights Drive
20
Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Walter P Reuther Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 696 East
22
Merge onto I 696
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 26
Toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
East 11 Mile Road
25
Turn left onto M 97
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Groesbeck Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
26
Turn left onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrington Street
Use the left lane.
27
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Moravian Drive
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
29
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
12 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
30
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 12-minute duration, leaving Potterville in the morning allows you to reach Clinton Township with plenty of daylight. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart when it's most convenient for you. There are no designated stops in the data, so plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the 65-mile mark on I-96 where you'll have driven the longest stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel level, with an estimated cost of $17 for the trip, and consider topping off before you leave Potterville to ensure a seamless drive.
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 53.4 miles from Potterville, MI, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.4 miles or 1h 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 41m
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 Potterville, 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 Potterville, MI
This is one driving day of about 106.9 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Potterville, 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 96 for about 65 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.4 mi from Potterville, MI · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 53.4 miles from Potterville, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.71 one way
$33.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.35 | $36.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.57 | $41.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.60 | $47.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.22 | $5.13 |
| Efficient EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.35 | $4.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.97 | $6.84 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (65% 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
7:16 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
16 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
2h 12m 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 Potterville, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 106.9 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 96, Walter P Reuther Freeway, Groesbeck Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.4 miles from Potterville, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.71 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 22 significant decision points across 106.9 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 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 83.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Between Potterville, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 5 East: Port Huron and M 97: Groesbeck Highway.
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