Clinton Township, MI to Leroy, MI is 249.3 miles and takes about 4h 51m via I 75 and State Highway 65, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This Midwest route stays within Michigan for its entire length. The drive is mostly on highways, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. With only one recommended stop, you can expect a fairly direct transit between these two points. Consider this a practical option when you need to get from the Detroit area to points north in Michigan efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
124.6 miles from Clinton Township, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
111.8 mi
1h 58m
State Highway 65
61.2 mi
1h 11m
Hall Road
15.8 mi
20m
Long Lake Highway
9.1 mi
12m
M 65 North
8.9 mi
10m
M 65
8.4 mi
9m
West Huron Road
6.3 mi
8m
North Hale Road
4 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 111.8 mi, about 1h 58m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 66 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,537 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,771
Quietest
2 AM
~113 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Leroy, 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 WestUse 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 40BToward I 75 North: FlintUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 75
33 mi·35 min·I 75
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
52 mi·56 min·I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
27 mi·26 min·I 75; US 23
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin
17
Turn right onto M 61
2.1 mi·3 min·M-61
18
Continue on M 61
0.6 mi·1 min·West Cedar Street
19
Turn left onto US 23
0.5 mi·1 min·North Main Street
20
Continue on US 23
6.3 mi·8 min·West Huron Road
21
Continue on US 23
0.6 mi·1 min·West Center Road
22
Continue on US 23
2.0 mi·2 min·East Huron Road
23
Turn left onto M 65
4.0 mi·4 min·North Hale Road
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on M 65
1.1 mi·1 min·State Street
25
Continue on M 65
2.9 mi·3 min·Hale Road
26
Continue on M 65
4.5 mi·5 min·State Highway 65
27
Continue on M 65
1.0 mi·1 min·South Bullock Street
28
Continue on M 65
4.5 mi·5 min·State Highway 65
29
Continue on M 65
4.4 mi·5 min·M 65
30
Continue on M 65
1.5 mi·2 min·State Highway 65
31
Continue on M 65
4.0 mi·4 min·M 65
32
Continue on M 65
11 mi·12 min·State Highway 65
Use the straight lane.
33
Continue on M 65
1.5 mi·1 min·Baker Road
34
Continue on M 65
3.2 mi·3 min·South State Road
35
Continue on M 65
39 mi·44 min·State Highway 65
36
Continue on M 32; M 65
1.6 mi·1 min·M 32; M 65
37
Turn left onto M 65
8.9 mi·10 min·M 65 North
38
Continue on M 65
1.1 mi·1 min·M-65 North
39
Continue on M 65
1.0 mi·1 min·State Highway 65
40
Turn right onto Long Lake Highway
9.1 mi·12 min·Long Lake Highway
41
Turn left onto Trapp Road
0.1 mi·29 sec·Trapp Road
42
Turn left onto Budnick Highway
0.2 mi·37 sec·Budnick Highway
43
Arrive at destination
Budnick Highway
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 51m estimated driving time, leaving in the morning is ideal for a same-day trip. Plan for your single recommended stop to be around the halfway point or when you feel the need to stretch. The fuel cost is estimated at $39, so ensure your tank is full before departing, especially before heading onto the longer highway stretches. Keep an eye out for the transition from I 75 to State Highway 65, as this marks the change from highway to surface road driving. This route is manageable in one day, but don't hesitate to adjust your schedule if needed.
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 124.6 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.8 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 55 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.6 miles or 2h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leroy, 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 249.3 miles and 4h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 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 75 for about 111.8 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 20
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.
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
5
4.4 mi into trip|~8m in|M 59 / Hall Road
Merge onto M 59 / Hall Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.59 one way
$83.17 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$45.20
$90.40
premium
$5.26
$51.62
$103.23
diesel
$6.18
$60.65
$121.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.8
0
$26.18
$11.97
Efficient EV
62.3
0
$21.81
$9.97
EV Truck/SUV
99.7
1
$34.90
$15.96
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Morning
in Clinton Township on Tuesday
Local time
7:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Sunny
SW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Leroy, MI
Morning
in Leroy on Tuesday
Local time
7:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Sunny
W 5 mph0% chanceLive 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
4h 51m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 route features a 69% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 111.8 miles, primarily on I 75. After this, you'll transition to surface roads like State Highway 65 and Hall Road. Expect a shift from dense highway exits to more rural cruising as you move away from the initial interstate segments.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.8 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and State Highway 65. 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 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 20 significant decision points across 249.3 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,057 ft604 ft
Total Climb
911 ft
Total Descent
864 ft
Highest Point
1,057 ft
~195.9 mi in
Elevation Range
453 ft
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 Leroy, MI, road signs point toward M 61: Standish and Gladwin.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 51m. Total distance: 249.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 111.8 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 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 Leroy, 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 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Leroy, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
