Origin
Vermontville, MI
Late night in Vermontville on Saturday
Local time
2:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vermontville, 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
2h 40m
Distance
121.2 mi
195 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vermontville, MI
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Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Vermontville, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 121.2 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 96, West Vermontville Highway, Walter P Reuther Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65 miles on I 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.95 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.6 miles from Vermontville, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 121.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 40m highway drive covering 121.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 96 and West Vermontville Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 65 miles on I 96.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 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 West Vermontville Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.6 miles in near M 100 / Potterville Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 121.2 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 14.6 miles (M 100 / Potterville Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 97.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
14.6 mi into trip
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~28m in
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M 100 / Potterville Street
Turn right onto M 100 / Potterville Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
97.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 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
104.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
112.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m 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
120.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m in
|
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 Vermontville, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 5 East: Port Huron and M 97: Groesbeck Highway.
M 5 East: Port Huron
86.2 mi in
|
~1h 47m
|
via I 696
M 97: Groesbeck Highway
112.1 mi in
|
~2h 24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 65 mi | 1h 9m |
| West Vermontville Highway | 14.1 mi | 27m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 65 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vermontville, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on Eastside Drive
98 ft
·
8 sec
·
Eastside Drive
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn slight right onto West Vermontville Highway
14 mi
·
27 min
·
West Vermontville Highway
4
Turn right onto M 100
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Potterville Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on M 100
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hartel Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
7
Merge onto I 69
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 69
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward Lansing Road
9
Keep slight left at fork
520 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Lansing Road
10
Turn right onto Lansing Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lansing Road
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I-96 EAST: Detroit
12
Merge onto I 96
65 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
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.
14
Merge onto M 10
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
John C Lodge Freeway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 15
Toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Northwestern Highway
17
Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
6.6 mi
·
13 min
·
West 10 Mile Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on South Chrysler Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Chrysler Drive
19
Turn left
297 ft
·
16 sec
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Chrysler Drive
21
Keep slight right at fork onto West 10 Mile Road
499 ft
·
10 sec
·
West 10 Mile Road
22
Continue on East Heights Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Heights Drive
23
Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Walter P Reuther Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 696 East
25
Merge onto I 696
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 26
Toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
East 11 Mile Road
28
Turn left onto M 97
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Groesbeck Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
29
Turn left onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrington Street
Use the left lane.
30
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Moravian Drive
Use the left lane.
31
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
32
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
12 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
33
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.6 miles from Vermontville, MI, or about 1h 20m 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 27 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.6 miles or 1h 20m 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 4m
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 Vermontville, 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 Vermontville, MI
This is one driving day of about 121.2 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Vermontville, 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 65 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.6 mi from Vermontville, MI · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.6 miles from Vermontville, 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
$18.95 one way
$37.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.80 | $41.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.32 | $46.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.76 | $53.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.73 | $5.82 |
| Efficient EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.61 | $4.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.5 | 0 | $16.97 | $7.76 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Late night in Clinton Township on Saturday
Local time
2:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Farmington, MI
61 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
2h 40m 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 Vermontville, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 121.2 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 96, West Vermontville Highway, Walter P Reuther Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.6 miles from Vermontville, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.95 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 24 significant decision points across 121.2 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 14.6 miles (M 100 / Potterville Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 97.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Between Vermontville, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 5 East: Port Huron and M 97: Groesbeck Highway.
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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