Connecting Clinton Township to Comstock Park is a straightforward 169.7-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 10 minutes. Because this route is entirely within Michigan, you will remain in the Midwest for the duration of your trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $26, it serves as an efficient day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the Walter P Reuther Freeway and I-96 to make your way across the state. This highway-focused path is ideal for those who prefer a direct, no-nonsense commute between these two locations. Planning for a single stop is recommended to break up the drive and keep your travel experience comfortable.
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
84.9 miles from Clinton Township, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 96
132.1 mi
2h 21m
Walter P Reuther Freeway
25.5 mi
27m
South Groesbeck Highway
7.3 mi
11m
US 131
1.3 mi
1m
West River Drive Northeast
0.8 mi
1m
Harrington Street
0.6 mi
1m
East 11 Mile Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Lamoreaux Drive Northeast
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 132.1 mi, about 2h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Comstock Park, 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
25 mi·27 min·Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 96
18 mi·19 min·I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
55 mi·58 min·I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
54 mi·57 min·I 96
Toward I 96 West: Grand RapidsUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 96; M 37
5.7 mi·6 min·I 96; M 37
Toward I 96 West, M 37 North: MuskegonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 31BToward US 131 North: Cadillac, Big RapidsUse the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto US 131
1.3 mi·1 min·US 131
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Exit 91Toward West River Drive Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto West River Drive Northeast
0.8 mi·1 min·West River Drive Northeast
17
Turn right onto Lamoreaux Drive Northeast
0.4 mi·46 sec·Lamoreaux Drive Northeast
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto Bud Drive Northeast
43 ft·1 sec·Bud Drive Northeast
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Arrive at destination
Bud Drive Northeast
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3-hour and 10-minute transit, try to avoid peak commuter hours when traffic on the Walter P Reuther Freeway can become heavy. Since the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to depart when it suits your schedule best. Plan for at least one dedicated stop during your 169.7-mile trek to ensure you stay refreshed for the final leg of the journey. Budgeting approximately $26 for fuel will keep your travel costs predictable for this one-day excursion. Given the long 132.1-mile stretch on I-96, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before hitting the interstate to avoid unnecessary detours for gas.
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 84.9 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.1 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 37 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.9 miles or 1h 37m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Comstock Park, 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 169.7 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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 96 for about 132.1 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 52.5 and 168.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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52.5 mi into trip|~1h 2m in|I 96
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
107.3 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|I 96
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
8
161 mi into trip|~2h 58m in|I 96; M 37
Keep slight right at fork onto I 96; M 37 toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
8
166.6 mi into trip|~3h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 131 North: Cadillac, Big Rapids
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 31B
Toward US 131 North: Cadillac, Big Rapids
7
168.2 mi into trip|~3h 7m in
Take the exit toward West River Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 91
Toward West River Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.53 one way
$53.06 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$29.13
$58.26
premium
$4.89
$32.66
$65.31
diesel
$5.61
$37.47
$74.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.9
0
$17.82
$8.15
Efficient EV
42.4
0
$14.85
$6.79
EV Truck/SUV
67.9
0
$23.76
$10.86
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Late night
in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Comstock Park, MI
Late night
in Comstock Park on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Dexter, MI
85 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 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
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by its efficiency, with 94% of your travel occurring on major highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-96, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 132.1 miles. The road maintains a consistent, high-speed pace as you transition from the local routes of South Groesbeck Highway toward the broader interstate system. Expect a steady, predictable experience behind the wheel rather than the technical turns of local backroads. Because the route relies so heavily on major thoroughfares, you can focus on the road ahead without navigating complex interchanges or winding rural paths.
94% 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: 132.1 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Walter P Reuther Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 52.5 miles in near I 96.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 169.7 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 52.5 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.3 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 161 miles (I 96; M 37): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Clinton Township, MI to Comstock Park, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 37 North: Muskegon along the way.
M 37 North: Muskegon
161 mi in|~2h 58m|via I 96; M 37
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 169.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 132.1 miles on I 96. 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 Comstock Park, 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 52.5 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.3 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 161 miles (I 96; M 37): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Comstock Park, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
