This 115.2-mile drive from Clinton Township, MI, to Eagle, MI, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 91% of the journey on interstates and major roadways like I 96 and Walter P Reuther Freeway. You can expect a fuel cost of around $18 for this trip. Given its manageable length and highway nature, this route is well-suited for a day trip without needing an overnight stop. The Midwest regions of both your origin and destination mean you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout your travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.6 miles from Clinton Township, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 96
79.9 mi
1h 25m
Walter P Reuther Freeway
25.5 mi
27m
South Groesbeck Highway
7.3 mi
11m
Harrington Street
0.6 mi
1m
East 11 Mile Road
0.5 mi
<1m
South Grange Road
0.4 mi
<1m
White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Moravian Drive
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 79.9 mi, about 1h 25m
Traffic on I-96
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 23 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,497 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,115
Quietest
2 AM
~164 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.2×
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 Eagle, MI.
1
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
7.1 mi·7 min·I 96
Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 84Toward Eagle, Westphalia
13
Turn left onto West Clark Road
0.1 mi·15 sec·West Clark Road
14
Turn left onto South Grange Road
0.4 mi·54 sec·South Grange Road
15
Arrive at destination
South Grange Road
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 10-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to make the most of your day. Since it's a relatively short trip with no designated stops, you have the flexibility to add breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 79.9 miles on I 96, and plan accordingly. The estimated fuel cost is $18, so budget for that. A practical tip for this particular route: be aware that I 96 can experience heavy traffic, particularly during peak commuting hours, so adjust your departure time if possible.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.6 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.9 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 25 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.6 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eagle, 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 115.2 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Clinton Township, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 79.9 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 114.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Moravian Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|Harrington Street
Turn right onto Harrington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1 mi into trip|~2m in|M 97 / South Groesbeck Highway
Turn right onto M 97 / South Groesbeck Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
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.
6
114.4 mi into trip|~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward Eagle, Westphalia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 84
Toward Eagle, Westphalia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.15 one way
$38.31 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$20.86
$41.73
premium
$5.18
$23.51
$47.01
diesel
$5.35
$24.26
$48.53
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: 40.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.6
0
$12.10
$5.53
Efficient EV
28.8
0
$10.08
$4.61
EV Truck/SUV
46.1
0
$16.13
$7.37
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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 May 22, 2026
Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Afternoon
in Clinton Township on Wednesday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Eagle, MI
Afternoon
in Eagle on Wednesday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
16 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 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?
Prepare for a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 115.2-mile journey. With 91% of the drive utilizing major roads such as I 96 and South Groesbeck Highway, you'll be covering ground efficiently. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 79.9 miles on I 96, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While the bulk of the drive is on high-speed roads, anticipate a more connected feel as you approach your destination. This route emphasizes forward momentum over winding scenic byways.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.9 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 0.3 miles in near Moravian Drive.
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 13 significant decision points across 115.2 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 0.3 miles (Moravian Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Harrington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (M 97 / South Groesbeck Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 115.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 79.9 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 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 Eagle, 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. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Moravian Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Harrington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (M 97 / South Groesbeck Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eagle, MI before heading back.
