Origin
Vassar, MI
Late night in Vassar on Saturday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vassar, MI to Clinton Township, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
80 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vassar, MI
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Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Vassar, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 80 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on M 59, I-75 South, State Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on M 59. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40 miles from Vassar, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 80 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 50m drive with frequent turns across 80 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
M 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 16 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 45.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 45.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 46 miles (I 75 / I-75 South): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
45.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Detroit
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 75 South: Detroit
5
46 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
I 75 / I-75 South
Merge onto I 75 / I-75 South
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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
75.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
|
Romeo Plank Road
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
78.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
|
Moravian Drive
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Vassar, MI to Clinton Township, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 East: Utica along the way.
M 59 East: Utica
59.5 mi in
|
~1h 20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M 59 | 16 mi | 20m |
| I-75 South | 13.5 mi | 14m |
| State Road | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| South State Road | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| North State Road | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| North Ortonville Road | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| Cass Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Romeo Plank Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
M 59
— 16 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vassar, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on M 15
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Huron Avenue
2
Turn right onto M 15
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
Goodrich Street
3
Continue on M 15
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Goodrich Street
4
Continue on M 15
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Road
5
Continue on M 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
6
Continue on M 15
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
State Road
7
Continue on M 15
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
South State Street
8
Continue on M 15
10 mi
·
15 min
·
North State Road
9
Continue on M 15
10 mi
·
14 min
·
South State Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on M 15
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
North Ortonville Road
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 75 South: Detroit
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 75
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I-75 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 77A
Toward M 59 East: Utica
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto M 59
16 mi
·
20 min
·
M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
17
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
18
Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
Cass Avenue
19
Continue on Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cass Avenue
20
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
22
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
12 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
23
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Trip Plan
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 40 miles from Vassar, MI, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16 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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40 miles or 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 1h 31m
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 Vassar, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Vassar, MI
This is one driving day of about 80 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Vassar, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on M 59 for about 16 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40 mi from Vassar, MI · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40 miles from Vassar, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.51 one way
$25.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.40 | $30.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.66 | $35.33 |
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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32 | 0 | $11.20 | $5.12 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Late night in Clinton Township on Saturday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Ortonville, MI
40 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
5 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 50m 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 Vassar, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 80 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are M 59, I-75 South, State Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40 miles from Vassar, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.51 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 45.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 46 miles (I 75 / I-75 South): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Vassar, MI to Clinton Township, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 East: Utica along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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