Trip from Riverview, MI to Clinton Township, MI

Drive Time

3h 56m

Distance

208.8 mi

336 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 43m ★

6 AM

3h 56m

8 AM

4h 22m

10 AM

4h 5m

12 PM

4h 2m

3 PM

4h 6m

5 PM

4h 20m

8 PM

3h 48m

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

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Clinton Township, MI

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Riverview to Clinton Township, expect a straightforward journey covering 208.8 miles. You will spend approximately 3 hours and 56 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. By utilizing a combination of I-96, I-69, and I-75, you can efficiently navigate through this portion of the Midwest. Budgeting about $32 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the trip. Since the drive is manageable in one stint, an overnight stay isn't necessary unless you prefer a slower pace. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that connects two points within Michigan seamlessly.

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

104.4 miles from Riverview, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a highway-focused drive, with 81% of your time spent cruising on major interstates. You should be prepared for a consistent pace, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 57.4 miles along I-96. The route maintains a high-speed personality, prioritizing efficiency over local backroads. Because of the heavy reliance on I-96, I-69, and I-75, the experience is largely about interstate travel rather than technical driving or winding scenery. Expect a steady, predictable road environment that allows you to cover the distance quickly and reliably.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 27 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 57.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 37.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 208.8 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 37.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 149.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

37.2 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward I 96 East, M 37 South: Lansing

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 89A Toward I 96 East, M 37 South: Lansing

148.9 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in

Take the exit toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit

149.2 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

151.5 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

188.3 mi into trip | ~3h 26m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Riverview, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 37 South: Lansing, Detroit and M 59 East: Utica.

M 37 South: Lansing

37.2 mi in | ~45m

Detroit

148.9 mi in | ~2h 43m

M 59 East: Utica

188.3 mi in | ~3h 26m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 96	57.4 mi	1h 1m
I 69	51.5 mi	52m
I 75	38.7 mi	41m
US 131	20.7 mi	21m
M 59	16 mi	20m
South Cypress Avenue	8.7 mi	11m
22 Mile Road	3.9 mi	5m
Cass Avenue	1.6 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 96 — 57.4 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Croton Hardy Drive

1.1 mi · 2 min · Croton Hardy Drive

Turn left

1.3 mi · 1 min

Continue on this road

420 ft · 6 sec · this road

Keep slight left at fork onto East 72nd Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · East 72nd Street

Turn right onto South Cypress Avenue

8.7 mi · 11 min · South Cypress Avenue

Continue on 22 Mile Road

3.9 mi · 5 min · 22 Mile Road

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 57 sec

Toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids

Merge onto US 131; M 46

21 mi · 21 min · US 131; M 46

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Exit 89A Toward I 96 East, M 37 South: Lansing Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 96; M 37

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 96; M 37

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

2.5 mi · 2 min

Exit 89 Toward I 69 East: Flint

Merge onto I 69

52 mi · 52 min · I 69

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

Merge onto I 75; US 23

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 75; US 23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

37 mi · 39 min · I 75

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec

Exit 77A Toward M 59 East: Utica Use the right lane.

Merge onto M 59

16 mi · 20 min · M 59

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Romeo Plank Road

Use the right lane.

Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

112 ft · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

Continue on Romeo Plank Road

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Romeo Plank Road

Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue

123 ft · 2 sec · Cass Avenue

Continue on Cass Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue

Turn right onto Moravian Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Moravian Drive

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

0.2 mi · 52 sec · White Oaks Drive

Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

289 ft · 12 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Arrive at destination

Red Oaks Drive

Trip Plan

To keep your travel stress-free, aim to depart early to avoid potential congestion on the major interstates. While the total duration is under four hours, planning for at least one stop will help you stay refreshed throughout the 208.8-mile journey. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the longer stretches, as the $32 estimate is a baseline that can fluctuate with idling or traffic conditions. Since this trip is well within a single day's range, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on local traffic patterns in the Michigan region. Use your single planned stop strategically to break up the monotony of the highway stretches.

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 104.4 miles from Riverview, MI, or about 1h 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.4 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 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 104.4 miles or 1h 57m 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 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton Township, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Riverview, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Riverview, MI

This is one driving day of about 208.8 miles and 3h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Riverview, 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 96 for about 57.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 104.4 mi from Riverview, MI · 1h 57m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Michigan Center, MI

104 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.

Popular next leg

Michigan Center, MI to Clinton Township, MI

95.4 mi · 1h 54m

Pacing Suggestions

Evanston, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Michigan Center, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 104.4 miles from Riverview, 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

$31.71 one way

$63.43 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$34.96	$69.92
premium	$4.80	$39.42	$78.83
diesel	$5.64	$46.39	$92.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	62.6	0	$21.92	$10.02
Efficient EV	52.2	0	$18.27	$8.35
EV Truck/SUV	83.5	1	$29.23	$13.36

Gas CO2

73 kg

EV CO2

24 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

Riverview, MI

Evening in Riverview on Sunday

Local time

6:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clinton Township, MI

Evening in Clinton Township on Sunday

Local time

6:44 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

1 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

3h 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 Riverview, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 208.8 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 96, I 69, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 104.4 miles from Riverview, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.71 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.

Between Riverview, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 37 South: Lansing, Detroit and M 59 East: Utica.

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