Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Kent City, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 28m

Distance

183 mi

295 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

22 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 16m ★

6 AM

3h 29m

8 AM

3h 53m

10 AM

3h 37m

12 PM

3h 35m

3 PM

3h 38m

5 PM

3h 52m

8 PM

3h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Clinton Township, MI

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Kent City, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Kent City, MI covers 183 miles and takes about 3h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 96, Walter P Reuther Freeway, M-37 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 133 miles on I 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.61 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

91.5 miles from Clinton Township, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 96	133 mi	2h 22m
Walter P Reuther Freeway	25.5 mi	27m
M-37	8.7 mi	11m
South Groesbeck Highway	7.3 mi	11m
Alpine Avenue Northwest	5.1 mi	7m
South Ball Creek Road	0.6 mi	1m
Harrington Street	0.6 mi	1m
East 11 Mile Road	0.5 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 96 — 133 mi, about 2h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Kent City, MI.

Start on Red Oaks Drive

289 ft · 17 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Turn left onto White Oaks Drive

0.2 mi · 55 sec · White Oaks Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Moravian Drive

Turn right onto Harrington Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Harrington Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto M 97

7.3 mi · 11 min · South Groesbeck Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road

0.5 mi · 59 sec · East 11 Mile Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 696 West

Merge onto I 696

25 mi · 27 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 96

18 mi · 19 min · I 96

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

55 mi · 58 min · I 96

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

54 mi · 57 min · I 96

Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 96; M 37

6.6 mi · 7 min · I 96; M 37

Toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto M 37

0.4 mi · 51 sec · M 37

Exit 30B Toward M 37 North: Newaygo Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto M 37

5.1 mi · 7 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

Turn straight onto M 37

8.7 mi · 11 min · M-37

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto Phelps Avenue Northwest

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Phelps Avenue Northwest

Continue on South Ball Creek Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Ball Creek Road

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · South Main Street

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

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 91.5 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 1h 44m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 133 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 40 miles or 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 91.5 miles or 1h 44m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kent City, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Clinton Township, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 183 miles and 3h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 133 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dexter, MI

92 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Clyde, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lansing, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 91.5 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 133 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Brighton Coffee House and Theater

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brighton, Michigan

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 52.3

Hours: 6:30 am–6:30 pm

Visit website

Schuil Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grand Rapids, Michigan

1.6 mi

Coffee Beanery Brighton

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brighton, Michigan

1.2 mi

That Early Bird

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 156.9

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16162588350

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Clinton Township, Michigan

Visit website

Farmhouse Coffee & Ice Cream

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 26.1

Farmington Hills, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12485627708

Visit website

Coffee Barrel

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 91.5

Holt, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+15176949000

Visit website

Blue Owl Coffee East Lansing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 91.5

East Lansing, Michigan

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 156.9

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+16164019441

Visit website

Camelot Park

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 156.9

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+16164563232

Visit website

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 156.9

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16169571580

Visit website

The Fifth Wall Escape Rooms

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 13.1

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 3–10 pm

+12482914305

Visit website

Breakout Escape Rooms Royal Oak

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 13.1

Royal Oak, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–11:30 pm

+15863596944

Visit website

Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 91.5

East Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15178844800

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 13.1

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12488507182

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 26.1

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12484767928

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 167.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Moravian Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

Navigation decision point

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.

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

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

167.6 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in | M 37

Take the exit onto M 37 toward M 37 North: Newaygo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 30B Toward M 37 North: Newaygo

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.61 one way

$57.22 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$31.41	$62.83
premium	$4.89	$35.22	$70.43
diesel	$5.61	$40.40	$80.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 64 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Detroit, MI

Tesla

20 DCFC

Oakland Plaza (Troy, MI)

Troy, MI

Electrify America

10 DCFC

Moran Chevrolet Clinton Township

Clinton Township, MI

EV Connect

9 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Roseville, MI

Tesla

8 DCFC

Elizabeth and Groesbeck Petro

Clinton Twp, MI

RED_E

4 DCFC

FasCharge 8245 Clinton Township

Clinton Township, MI

RED_E

4 DCFC

Clinton Twp Amoco

Clinton Twp, MI

RED_E

4 DCFC

Meijer Roseville (Roseville, MI)

Roseville, MI

Electrify America

4 DCFC

RED_E: 13 EV Connect: 2 Electrify America: 2 Tesla: 2 ChargePoint Network: 1 EVGATEWAY: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	54.9	$19.22	$8.78
Efficient EV	45.8	$16.01	$7.32
EV Truck/SUV	73.2	$25.62	$11.71

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 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 Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Clinton Township, MI

Afternoon in Clinton Township on Sunday

Local time

12:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms

W 10 to 16 mph 82% chance Live forecast

Destination

Kent City, MI

Afternoon in Kent City on Sunday

Local time

12:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Dexter, MI

92 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

6 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 28m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

183 mi in 3h 28m, mostly highway — 133 mi of that is on I 96.

87% 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: 133 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 Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 183 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 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.

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 Kent City, MI, road signs point toward M 37 North: Muskegon and M 37 North: Newaygo.

M 37 North: Muskegon

161 mi in | ~2h 58m | via I 96; M 37

M 37 North: Newaygo

167.6 mi in | ~3h 5m | via M 37

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 183 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 133 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 Kent City, 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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Kent City, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Brighton Coffee House and Theater

That Early Bird

Brighton Coffee House and Theater

Schuil Coffee Company

Coffee Beanery Brighton

Baker's Beanery

Detroit Kid City - Clinton Township

Farmhouse Coffee & Ice Cream

Coffee Barrel

Blue Owl Coffee East Lansing

Flying J Travel Center

Portland Rest Area 531

Saranac Rest Area 532

Howell Rest Area 812

Grand Ledge Rest Area 825

Service Plaza

Okemos Rest Area 811

Love's Travel Stop

ONE9 Travel Center

Service Plaza

Holt Rest Area 810

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Grand Rapids Escape Room

Camelot Park

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

The Fifth Wall Escape Rooms

Breakout Escape Rooms Royal Oak

Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum

Painting with a Twist

Painting with a Twist

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Clinton Township, MI

Kent City, MI

Same local time

6 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 28m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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