Origin
Woodland, MI
Night in Woodland on Wednesday
Local time
10:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodland, MI to Clinton Township, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
130.5 mi
210 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodland, MI
Masood Aslami
Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
Embarking from Woodland, MI, to Clinton Township, MI, this 130.5-mile journey takes approximately 2 hours and 44 minutes. It's a straightforward, single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $20. The route primarily utilizes I-96 and the Walter P. Reuther Freeway, offering a highway-focused experience through the Midwest. With a recommended single day for completion, this drive is well-suited for those looking for an efficient transit between these Michigan locations.
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
65.3 miles from Woodland, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 67% of the 130.5 miles on major freeways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 66.9 miles on I-96, which forms the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. While the majority of the route is on high-speed roads like I-96 and the Walter P. Reuther Freeway, expect some transitions via Grand Ledge Highway. The character is largely about covering distance efficiently rather than winding scenic byways.
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 66.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Grand Ledge Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 28.6 miles in near I 96.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 130.5 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 28.6 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.1 miles: 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.
7
28.6 mi into trip
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~40m in
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I 96
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 toward I 96 East: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
8
106.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m 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
114.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
121.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m 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
130.1 mi into trip
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~2h 43m 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 Woodland, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward Detroit, M 5 East: Port Huron and M 97: Groesbeck Highway.
Detroit
25.3 mi in
|
~36m
M 5 East: Port Huron
95.5 mi in
|
~1h 51m
|
via I 696
M 97: Groesbeck Highway
121.4 mi in
|
~2h 28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 66.9 mi | 1h 11m |
| Grand Ledge Highway | 15.2 mi | 21m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 14 mi | 15m |
| Groesbeck Highway | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| West 10 Mile Road | 6.7 mi | 13m |
| East Saginaw Highway | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| I 69 | 2.8 mi | 2m |
| John C Lodge Freeway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 66.9 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodland, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on M 43
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Broadway Street
2
Continue on M 43
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Carlton Center Road
3
Turn left onto M 43; M 66
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North M-66 Highway
4
Continue on M 43; M 66
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Saddlebag Lake Road
5
Turn right onto M 43; M 50
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Grand Ledge Highway
6
Continue on M 43
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 43
7
Enter roundabout onto M 43
123 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Highway 43
8
Continue on M 43
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
State Highway 43
9
Continue on M 43
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
East Saginaw Highway
Use the right lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 69 South, I 96 East: Fort Wayne, Detroit
11
Merge onto I 69; I 96
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 96
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
67 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
I 96
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
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
For this 2-hour, 44-minute drive, departing mid-morning can help you avoid peak commuter traffic. You'll only need one stop for this 130.5-mile trip, so plan it around your fuel needs, with an estimated cost of $20. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 66.9-mile stretch on I-96, as services can be spaced out. The flexibility of a single-day drive means you can adjust your departure time based on weather or personal preference.
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 65.3 miles from Woodland, MI, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.9 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 29 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.3 miles or 1h 19m 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 Woodland, 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 Woodland, MI
This is one driving day of about 130.5 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Woodland, 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 66.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.3 mi from Woodland, MI · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.3 miles from Woodland, 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 66.9 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
$20.40 one way
$40.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.11 | $50.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.81 | $57.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.7 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 | 39.2 | 0 | $13.70 | $6.26 |
| Efficient EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.42 | $5.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.2 | 0 | $18.27 | $8.35 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Night in Clinton Township on Wednesday
Local time
10:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
18 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 44m 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 Woodland, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 130.5 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 96, Grand Ledge 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 65.3 miles from Woodland, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.40 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 130.5 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 28.6 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Between Woodland, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward Detroit, M 5 East: Port Huron and M 97: Groesbeck Highway.
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