Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
57.8 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
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
North Branch, MI
Tom Fisk
Clinton Township, MI to North Branch, MI is 57.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m via Christopher Columbus Freeway and North Van Dyke Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip connecting two points within Michigan's Midwest region. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this drive is ideal for a quick excursion or an easy relocation. You'll experience a mixed drive profile, so be prepared for a variety of road conditions. Plan for this to be a simple journey with minimal logistical hurdles.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Freeway | 20.7 mi | 25m |
| North Van Dyke Road | 19.4 mi | 26m |
| North Branch Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Hall Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Cass Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Cedar Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Romeo Plank Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Moravian Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and North Branch, 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 M 53
Continue on M 53
Turn left onto M 53
Continue on M 53
Continue on M 53
Continue on M 53
Turn left onto M 90
Continue on M 90
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.9 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 8.3 — 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 M 53 North: Imlay City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.04 one way
$18.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.07 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in North Branch on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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 57.8-mile drive offers a mixed driving experience, with 36% of the route utilizing highway. You'll encounter stretches on the Christopher Columbus Freeway, including a continuous segment of 20.7 miles, which provides a taste of faster travel. As you transition to roads like North Van Dyke Road and North Branch Road, the character shifts, likely offering a more local feel. Expect the road to evolve from freeway to potentially narrower or less direct routes as you approach your destination, requiring a slight adjustment in driving pace.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 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 57.8 miles you will encounter 12 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.
Between Clinton Township, MI and North Branch, MI, road signs point toward M 59 West and M 53 North: Imlay City.
M 59 West
M 53 North: Imlay City
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 57.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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