Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
52.5 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton Township, MI
fish socks
Grand Blanc, MI
Willian Justen de Vasconcellos
Clinton Township to Grand Blanc is 52.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via I 75 and Hall Road, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Michigan, connecting two points in the Midwest region. The drive offers a mixed experience, balancing highway speeds with some local road travel. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick commute or an easy day trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule without feeling rushed.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 27.3 mi | 29m |
| Hall Road | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| South Saginaw Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Cass Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Romeo Plank Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Moravian Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Saginaw Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| White Oaks Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Grand Blanc, MI.
Start on Red Oaks Drive
Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Cass Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
Turn right onto M 59
Take the exit
Merge onto M 59
Take the exit
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Turn straight onto South Saginaw Road
Continue on South Saginaw Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 20.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto Cass Avenue
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit toward M 59 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto M 59 / Hall Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.21 one way
$16.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.10 | $20.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Clinton Township on Tuesday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Grand Blanc on Tuesday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive features a mixed character, with 52% of the journey on highways. You'll experience the efficiency of I 75 for a significant portion, including a continuous stretch of 27.3 miles. This highway segment provides a faster pace, while sections on Hall Road and South Saginaw Road will likely involve more local traffic and potentially lower speeds. Expect the road to transition from a more open highway feel to a more developed, potentially urban or suburban setting as you approach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near Cass Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (Cass Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Romeo Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Clinton Township, MI to Grand Blanc, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 West along the way.
M 59 West
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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