Clinton Township, MI to Hastings, MI is 141.4 miles and takes about 2h 52m via I 96 and Walter P Reuther Freeway, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, traversing the Midwest region. The route is predominantly highway, making it a straightforward drive. Expect a relatively quick transit between these two points, suitable for a single-day excursion.
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
70.7 miles from Clinton Township, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 96
65.9 mi
1h 10m
Walter P Reuther Freeway
25.5 mi
27m
West Lawrence Highway
11.2 mi
16m
East M-79 Highway
9.7 mi
14m
I 69
8.9 mi
9m
South Groesbeck Highway
7.3 mi
11m
Lansing Road
2.2 mi
3m
South State Highway 37
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 65.9 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Hastings, 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
48 mi·51 min·I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·40 sec
Exit 98AToward Lansing Rd SOUTHUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Lansing Road
2.2 mi·3 min·Lansing Road
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 69 South: Ft Wayne
14
Merge onto I 69
8.9 mi·9 min·I 69
15
Take the exit onto I 69 BL
0.4 mi·52 sec·I 69 BL
Toward BL I 69: Lansing Rd, Charlotte
16
Turn right onto I 69 BL
0.9 mi·1 min·Lansing Street
17
Continue on I 69 BL
1.3 mi·1 min·East Lawrence Avenue
18
Continue on M 79
11 mi·16 min·West Lawrence Highway
19
Continue on M 79
1.0 mi·1 min·East M-79 Highway
20
At end of road, turn right onto M 66; M 79
1.4 mi·1 min·South M-66 Highway
21
Continue on M 66; M 79
0.5 mi·47 sec·Durkee Street
22
Continue on M 66; M 79
0.3 mi·38 sec·South Main Street
23
Turn left onto M 79
0.6 mi·51 sec·Fuller Street
24
Continue on M 79
463 ft·7 sec·Scott Road
25
Continue on M 79
8.6 mi·12 min·East M-79 Highway
26
At end of road, turn right onto M 37
1.6 mi·2 min·South State Highway 37
27
Continue on M 37
1.0 mi·1 min·South Hanover Street
28
Turn left onto M 37
0.4 mi·54 sec·East Green Street
Use the left lane.
29
Arrive at destination
West Green Street
Trip Plan
For this 2h 52m drive, leaving in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight. With a fuel cost estimated at $22, you should have ample budget for gas. The route has only one recommended stop, suggesting you can easily complete this trip without needing to break it up. Pay attention to your longest stretch of 65.9 miles on I 96; ensure you're fueled up before entering that segment, as services might be less frequent. The relatively short duration means you have flexibility if you decide to depart later in the day.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.7 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.9 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 31 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.7 miles or 1h 22m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hastings, 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 141.4 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 65.9 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 141 — 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.
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.
7
100.5 mi into trip|~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward Lansing Rd SOUTH
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 98A
Toward Lansing Rd SOUTH
6
141 mi into trip|~2h 51m in|M 37 / East Green Street
Turn left onto M 37 / East Green Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.11 one way
$44.21 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$24.27
$48.54
premium
$4.89
$27.21
$54.42
diesel
$5.61
$31.22
$62.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.4
0
$14.85
$6.79
Efficient EV
35.4
0
$12.37
$5.66
EV Truck/SUV
56.6
0
$19.80
$9.05
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (65% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Morning
in Clinton Township on Tuesday
Local time
8:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hastings, MI
Morning
in Hastings on Tuesday
Local time
8:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
1 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
2h 52m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 72% of the 141.4 miles on freeways like I 96. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 65.9 miles on I 96 before transitioning to surface roads. The prevalence of highway driving means you'll experience periods of consistent cruising, punctuated by more frequent exits as you approach your destination in Hastings.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.9 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 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 18 significant decision points across 141.4 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 52.5 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Hastings, MI, road signs point toward Lansing Rd South and Charlotte.
Lansing Rd South
100.5 mi in|~1h 54m
Charlotte
112.1 mi in|~2h 8m|via I 69 BL
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 141.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 65.9 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 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 Hastings, 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 6 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 52.5 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hastings, MI before heading back.
