Clinton Township, MI to Bronson, MI is 154.7 miles and takes about 3h 10m via I 94 and M 60, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a mix of interstate cruising and surface road driving as you head southwest. With a recommended one-day drive time, this route is ideal for a quick trip or a segment of a larger journey. The relatively short duration means you can focus on enjoying the drive itself.
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
77.4 miles from Clinton Township, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
34.5 mi
36m
M 60
32.3 mi
44m
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi
25m
M 14
21.9 mi
23m
I 69
11.4 mi
12m
Chicago Road
9.3 mi
11m
South Groesbeck Highway
7.3 mi
11m
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.8 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 34.5 mi, about 36m
Traffic on I-696
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,139 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,957
Quietest
2 AM
~310 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Bronson, MI.
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Start on Red Oaks Drive
289 ft·17 sec·Red Oaks Drive
2
Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi·55 sec·White Oaks Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi·16 sec·Moravian Drive
4
Turn right onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Harrington Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto M 97
7.3 mi·11 min·South Groesbeck Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
0.5 mi·59 sec·East 11 Mile Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 696 West
8
Merge onto I 696
24 mi·25 min·Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 1Toward I 96 East, I 275: ToledoUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·22 sec
Toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
12
Merge onto I 275; I 96
5.8 mi·6 min·Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward M 14: Ann ArborUse the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto M 14
17 mi·17 min·M 14
15
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
5.4 mi·5 min·M 14
Exit 45Toward M 14: Ann ArborUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 94
34 mi·36 min·I 94
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
17
Take the exit onto M 60
32 mi·44 min·M 60
Toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 69 South: Fort Wayne
19
Merge onto I 69
11 mi·12 min·I 69
20
Take the exit onto I 69 BL
0.4 mi·57 sec·I 69 BL
Exit 13Toward I 69 Business, US 12: Quincy, Coldwater
21
Turn right onto US 12; I 69 BL
2.8 mi·6 min·East Chicago Street
22
Continue on US 12
0.1 mi·13 sec·West Chicago Street
23
Continue on US 12
9.3 mi·11 min·Chicago Road
24
Continue on US 12
1.0 mi·2 min·East Chicago Street
25
Turn left onto South Matteson Street
35 ft·0 sec·South Matteson Street
26
Arrive at destination
South Matteson Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 10m estimated drive time, departing in the morning from Clinton Township should allow you to reach Bronson with plenty of daylight. There's one recommended stop on this route, which is more than enough for a trip of this length, giving you flexibility to stop when needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $27, and it's always wise to fill up before embarking on longer stretches, especially the 34.5-mile segment on I 94. Since this is a single-day trip, you can adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
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 77.4 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.5 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 34 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.4 miles or 1h 31m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bronson, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clinton Township, 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 Clinton Township, MI
This is one driving day of about 154.7 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Clinton Township, 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 34.5 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 32.8 and 57.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
32.8 mi into trip|~41m in
Take the exit toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
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 1
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
6
33.2 mi into trip|~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
6
34 mi into trip|~44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
6
40.1 mi into trip|~50m in
Take the exit toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor
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57.3 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 45
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.72 one way
$51.44 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$28.02
$56.03
premium
$5.18
$31.57
$63.13
diesel
$5.35
$32.58
$65.17
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.4
0
$16.24
$7.43
Efficient EV
38.7
0
$13.54
$6.19
EV Truck/SUV
61.9
0
$21.66
$9.90
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Jun 3, 2026
Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Evening
in Clinton Township on Wednesday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
E 1 to 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 4:48AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 3:04AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Destination
Bronson, MI
Evening
in Bronson on Wednesday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
E 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 4:48AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 3:04AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
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
3 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
3h 10m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 route features 45% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch covering 34.5 miles on I 94. You'll experience highway cruising for a significant portion before transitioning to surface roads around mile marker 34.5 of I 94, continuing onto M 60. The initial part of the drive will feel like typical interstate travel with multiple exits, while later sections will likely offer more varied scenery and potentially slower speeds as you navigate surface streets and smaller towns.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.5 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 32.8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 21 significant decision points across 154.7 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 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,004 ft600 ft
Total Climb
575 ft
Total Descent
266 ft
Highest Point
1,004 ft
~77.4 mi in
Elevation Range
404 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clinton Township, MI and Bronson, MI, road signs point toward Toledo, M 14: Ann Arbor, M 60, Jackson and Coldwater.
Coldwater is a city of 14,000 people (2020) in West Central Michigan on the border with Indiana. Coldwater is a quaint community where you can find home-town festivals, boutique shops, and events.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 154.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.5 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Bronson, 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. There are 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Bronson, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
