Origin
Union City, MI
Evening in Union City on Wednesday
Local time
5:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union City, MI to Clinton Township, MI
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 52m
Distance
137.6 mi
221 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 41m
★
6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 13m
8 PM
2h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union City, MI
Quang Vuong
Clinton Township, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
This 137.6-mile drive from Union City to Clinton Township, Michigan, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 52 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on I-94 and M-14, with a portion on M-60, offering a mixed driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $22. Given its moderate distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Both Union City and Clinton Township are located within the Midwest region, so you'll be traversing familiar territory throughout this Michigan excursion.
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
68.8 miles from Union City, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
The character of this 137.6-mile drive is a blend, with 45% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter stretches on major routes like I-94 and M-14, which offer faster travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 34.8 miles on I-94, providing a good period of consistent speed. The 'Mixed drive' profile suggests you'll transition between these faster sections and potentially more local or varied road conditions as you progress. Expect a dynamic driving experience that balances efficient highway travel with other road types.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.8 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 around 82.2 miles in near M 14.
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 137.6 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 82.2 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.4 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
82.2 mi into trip
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~1h 41m in
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M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
7
106.4 mi into trip
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~2h 7m in
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I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express) toward I 96 Express: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 96 Express: Downtown
7
111.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
Take the exit toward Davison Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 186B
Toward Davison Avenue
7
115.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
8
121.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
Take the exit toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
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 61
Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Union City, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East, M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia, Toledo and Port Huron - among others.
M 14: Plymouth
75.1 mi in
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~1h 33m
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via M 14
M 14 East
79.8 mi in
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~1h 38m
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via M 14
M 14 East: Plymouth
82.2 mi in
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~1h 41m
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via M 14
Livonia
82.2 mi in
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~1h 41m
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via M 14
Toledo
115.6 mi in
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~2h 20m
Port Huron
121.1 mi in
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~2h 27m
M 97: Groesbeck Highway
128.5 mi in
|
~2h 36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 34.8 mi | 37m |
| M 14 | 22.2 mi | 23m |
| M-60 | 19.2 mi | 25m |
| Spring Arbor Road | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| I 96 | 9.2 mi | 9m |
| Groesbeck Highway | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Jeffries Freeway (Express) | 5.3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 34.8 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on Ellen Street
314 ft
·
20 sec
·
Ellen Street
2
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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North Broadway Street
3
Turn right onto M 60
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
M-60
4
Continue on M 60
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Leroy Street
5
Continue on M 60
13 mi
·
17 min
·
M-60
6
Continue on M 60
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Leigh Street
7
Continue on M 60; M 99
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Homer-Concord Road
8
Turn slight right onto M 60; M 99
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
L Drive South
9
Merge onto M 60
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Homer-Concord Road
10
Continue on M 60
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Homer Road
11
Continue on M 60
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Spring Arbor Road
12
Continue on M 60
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
13
Continue on M 60
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Spring Arbor Road
14
Turn straight onto M 60
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
M-60
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
16
Merge onto I 94
35 mi
·
37 min
·
I 94
17
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
M 14
Exit 171
Toward M 14: Plymouth
18
Keep right at fork onto M 14
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
M 14
Toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
19
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
15 mi
·
16 min
·
M 14
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 96
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Toward I 96 Express: Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 186B
Toward Davison Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on M 8
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
M 8
24
Continue on M 8
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Davison Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight left lane.
27
Merge onto I 75
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 61
Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto I-75 North to I-696 East
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I-75 North to I-696 East
Toward I 696 East: Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
30
Continue on I 696
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 26
Toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
East 11 Mile Road
33
Turn left onto M 97
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Groesbeck Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
34
Turn left onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrington Street
Use the left lane.
35
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Moravian Drive
Use the left lane.
36
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
37
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
12 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
38
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 52-minute drive, starting your journey in the morning is advisable to make the most of your day, especially if you plan any brief stops. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to take breaks as needed. The fuel cost is estimated at $22, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you depart, particularly before embarking on the longest stretch of 34.8 miles on I-94. Keep an eye on road conditions, as traffic can vary on the main arteries like I-94 and M-14. This route is straightforward enough that you can easily adjust your timing based on your preferences.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.8 miles from Union City, MI, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.8 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 30 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.8 miles or 1h 26m 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 15m
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 Union City, 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 Union City, MI
This is one driving day of about 137.6 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Union City, 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 94 for about 34.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.8 mi from Union City, MI · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.8 miles from Union City, 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
$21.51 one way
$43.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.62 | $47.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.48 | $52.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.38 | $60.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.3 | 0 | $14.45 | $6.60 |
| Efficient EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.04 | $5.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55 | 0 | $19.26 | $8.81 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Clinton Township, MI
Evening in Clinton Township on Wednesday
Local time
5:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Plymouth, MI
69 mi in
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
19 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
2h 52m 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 Union City, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 137.6 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, M 14, M-60. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.8 miles from Union City, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.51 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.
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 21 significant decision points across 137.6 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 82.2 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.4 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Union City, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East, M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia, Toledo and Port Huron - among others.
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