Traveling from Amber to Clinton Township covers 237.5 miles across the Michigan landscape. You should anticipate a drive time of approximately 4 hours and 42 minutes, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. With a fuel budget of about $36, the trip is quite economical for a solo traveler or a small group. You will primarily utilize I-75, US-10, and East Washington to complete the transit between these two Midwest locations. Because the route stays entirely within the state of Michigan, you can expect a familiar, consistent driving experience throughout the day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
118.7 miles from Amber, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
84.1 mi
1h 30m
US 10
72.6 mi
1h 23m
East Washington
59.9 mi
1h 18m
M 59
16 mi
20m
Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Romeo Plank Road
1.2 mi
1m
Moravian Drive
1.2 mi
2m
White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 84.1 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amber, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
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Start on US 10; US 31
24 mi·33 min·US 10; US 31
2
Turn right onto US 10; M 37
3.0 mi·4 min·US 10; M 37
3
Turn left onto US 10
60 mi·1 hr 18 min·East Washington
4
Take the exit onto US 10
46 mi·46 min·US 10
Toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 140AToward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
6
Merge onto I 75; US 23
36 mi·38 min·I 75; US 23
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi·11 min·I 75; US 23
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
37 mi·39 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 77AToward M 59 East: UticaUse the right lane.
10
Merge onto M 59
16 mi·20 min·M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
112 ft·2 sec·Romeo Plank Road
13
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi·11 sec·Romeo Plank Road
14
Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue
123 ft·2 sec·Cass Avenue
15
Continue on Cass Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Cass Avenue
16
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi·2 min·Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi·52 sec·White Oaks Drive
18
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft·12 sec·Red Oaks Drive
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Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Trip Plan
Since the trip takes under five hours, you have the flexibility to complete it in one go without an overnight stay. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel, as the long stretches on I-75 can be tiring. To avoid the heaviest traffic, try to time your departure to miss peak commuting hours, especially as you near the destination. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before starting the 84.1-mile leg on I-75 to ensure you don't need to exit prematurely. Making your single planned stop midway through the drive will help you maintain energy for the final approach into Clinton Township.
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 118.7 miles from Amber, MI, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.1 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 52 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.7 miles or 2h 28m 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 48m
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 Amber, 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 Amber, MI
This is one driving day of about 237.5 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Amber, 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 75 for about 84.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 132.5 and 236 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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132.5 mi into trip|~2h 42m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 140A
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
6
180.2 mi into trip|~3h 33m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
217 mi into trip|~4h 12m 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
233.2 mi into trip|~4h 34m in|Romeo Plank Road
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
236 mi into trip|~4h 38m in|Moravian Drive
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.13 one way
$74.26 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$40.77
$81.54
premium
$4.89
$45.70
$91.41
diesel
$5.61
$52.44
$104.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.3
0
$24.94
$11.40
Efficient EV
59.4
0
$20.78
$9.50
EV Truck/SUV
95
1
$33.25
$15.20
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Amber, MI
Late night
in Amber on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clinton Township, MI
Late night
in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Rain Showers Likely
SW 16 mph74% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued April 13 at 3:28AM EDT until April 13 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
44°F
Millington, MI
119 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 42m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 237.5-mile journey is heavily highway-focused, with 66% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will face a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 84.1 miles while navigating I-75, which requires steady focus behind the wheel. The transition between the primary highways and the local segments of US-10 and East Washington creates a mix of high-speed cruising and more conventional road travel. Expect the pace to shift as you move from the open highway segments into the final approach toward Clinton Township. It is a straightforward, functional drive that prioritizes efficiency over winding backroads.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.1 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 132.5 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 237.5 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 132.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 180.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 217 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,046 ft607 ft
Total Climb
633 ft
Total Descent
709 ft
Highest Point
1,046 ft
~67.8 mi in
Elevation Range
440 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Amber, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward Bay City and M 59 East: Utica.
Bay City
86.4 mi in|~1h 56m|via US 10
M 59 East: Utica
217 mi in|~4h 12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 42m. Total distance: 237.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 84.1 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Clinton Township, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 132.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 180.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 217 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Clinton Township, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
