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Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Lakefield, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 24m

Distance

118.6 mi

191 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 14m ★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m

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

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Downtown Clinton Township, MI, MI

Clinton Township, MI

fish socks

Downtown Lakefield, MI, MI

Lakefield, MI

Dave DiAngelo

Trip Overview

This 118.6-mile drive from Clinton Township, MI to Lakefield, MI is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes. The journey primarily utilizes I-75, Hall Road, and Gratiot Road, with about 60% of the route on highways. For a roughly $19 fuel cost, you'll experience a mixed drive profile as you travel within the Midwest region of Michigan. Given its manageable length, this route offers flexibility for departure times and allows for a relaxed pace.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

59.3 miles from Clinton Township, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 70.6 mi 1h 15m
Hall Road 15.8 mi 20m
Gratiot Road 15.5 mi 17m
South Merrill Road 4 mi 9m
Sheridan Avenue 1.9 mi 2m
Cass Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
East Holland Avenue 1.3 mi 1m
Gratiot Avenue 1.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 70.6 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Lakefield, 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

1.2 mi · 2 min · Moravian Drive
4

At end of road, turn left onto Cass Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue
5

Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

82 ft · 1 sec · Romeo Plank Road
6

Continue on Romeo Plank Road

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Romeo Plank Road
7

Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

90 ft · 1 sec · Romeo Plank Road
8

Continue on Romeo Plank Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Romeo Plank Road
9

Turn right onto M 59

501 ft · 8 sec · Hall Road
10

Take the exit

259 ft · 9 sec
Toward M 59 West Use the left lane.
11

Merge onto M 59

16 mi · 20 min · Hall Road
Use the left lane.
12

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 40B Toward I 75 North: Flint Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto I 75

33 mi · 35 min · I 75
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

38 mi · 40 min · I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 44 sec
Exit 149 Toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky
16

Enter roundabout onto M 46

13 ft · 0 sec · East Holland Avenue
17

Continue on M 46

0.2 mi · 15 sec · East Holland Avenue
18

Enter roundabout onto M 46

106 ft · 5 sec · East Holland Avenue
19

Continue on M 46

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Holland Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
20

Turn slight right onto M 46

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Remington Street
21

Turn left onto M 46

1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Avenue
22

Continue on M 46

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Williams Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

1.3 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue
Use the left lane.
24

Continue on M 46

11 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road
25

Continue on M 46

0.6 mi · 40 sec · East Saginaw Street
26

Continue on M 46

0.1 mi · 9 sec · North Saginaw Street
27

Continue on M 46

4.1 mi · 4 min · Gratiot Road
28

Continue on M 46

0.5 mi · 1 min · Saginaw Street
29

Turn left onto South Midland Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · South Midland Street
30

Continue on South Merrill Road

4.0 mi · 9 min · South Merrill Road
31

Turn right onto Lakefield Road

60 ft · 2 sec · Lakefield Road
32

Arrive at destination

Lakefield Road

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour and 24-minute drive, departing earlier in the day can help you avoid potential traffic, especially as you navigate through built-up areas on Hall Road and Gratiot Road. With no specific stops recommended, you have the flexibility to break up the 118.6 miles as needed, perhaps when you need to refuel your vehicle, which is estimated to cost around $19. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between the interstate and local roads; a good tip is to ensure your GPS is set to avoid unpaved roads if you're not looking for that type of detour.

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 59.3 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.6 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 26 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.3 miles or 1h 11m 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 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakefield, 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 118.6 miles and 2h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 75 for about 70.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Holly, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Holly, MI

59 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

Pontiac, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Flint, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.3 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 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.6 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best coffee break · around the midpoint

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 1h 2m in / 1h 22m to go 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18104984909

Visit website

Detroit Kid City - Clinton Township

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clinton Township, Michigan

1.8 mi

Cafe Immortelle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12482509858

Visit website

Stardust Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19897936300

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18104984909

Visit website

Detroit Kid City - Clinton Township

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Clinton Township, Michigan

Visit website

Coffee First Cafe & Bake Shoppe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15868385353

Visit website

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18106359196

Visit website

Battle Alley Coffee Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Holly, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12482450512

Visit website

LegaSea Aquarium & The Reptarium

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Utica, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+15868846941

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Independence Oaks County Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Village of Clarkston, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm

+12486250877

Visit website

Ford Field Central Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Shelby Township, Michigan

+15867310300

Visit website

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18102373450

Visit website

Troy Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12485243570

Visit website

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 1.4 and 91.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | Cass Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Cass Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
3.2 mi into trip | ~6m in | Romeo Plank Road

Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7
4.3 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward M 59 West

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

Use the left lane. Toward M 59 West
7
20.1 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward I 75 North: Flint

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 40B Toward I 75 North: Flint
6
91.2 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Take the exit toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 149 Toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.54 one way

$37.08 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.36 $40.72
premium $4.89 $22.82 $45.65
diesel $5.61 $26.19 $52.37

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: 41.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.6 0 $12.45 $5.69
Efficient EV 29.7 0 $10.38 $4.74
EV Truck/SUV 47.4 0 $16.60 $7.59

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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 20, 2026

Origin

Clinton Township, MI

Late night in Clinton Township on Tuesday

Local time

4:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lakefield, MI

Late night in Lakefield on Tuesday

Local time

4:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

3 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 24m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed drive on this 118.6-mile route, with a significant 60% of your travel on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 70.6 miles on I-75, offering a period of consistent cruising. As you transition between main roads like I-75, Hall Road, and Gratiot Road, you'll notice the character of the drive shift from faster highway speeds to potentially more varied conditions on local routes. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and moments of adapting to different road environments.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.6 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near Cass Avenue.

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 18 significant decision points across 118.6 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 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.

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 Lakefield, MI, road signs point toward M 46: Buena Vista and Sandusky.

M 46: Buena Vista

91.2 mi in | ~1h 45m

Sandusky

91.2 mi in | ~1h 45m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 118.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 70.6 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Lakefield, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lakefield, MI before heading back.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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