Clinton Township, MI to Pickford, MI is 325.5 miles and takes about 5h 59m via I 75 and Hall Road, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, entirely within Michigan. Given its mostly highway profile and manageable duration, it’s a straightforward drive. Plan for a single day of travel to cover the 325.5 miles, making it ideal for a quick trip up north.
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
162.8 miles from Clinton Township, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
280.4 mi
4h 50m
Hall Road
15.8 mi
20m
West M 48
11.1 mi
16m
Mackinac Trail
10.3 mi
18m
South M 129
2 mi
2m
Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Romeo Plank Road
1.2 mi
1m
Moravian Drive
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 280.4 mi, about 4h 50m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 94 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,771 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,760
Quietest
2 AM
~76 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
23.3×
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 Pickford, 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
63 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 75; US 23
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
132 mi·2 hr 15 min·I 75
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 359Toward M 134: De Tour Village, Drummond Island
18
Turn left onto M 134
0.6 mi·57 sec·North Huron Shore Drive
19
Turn sharp right onto H-63
10 mi·18 min·Mackinac Trail
20
Turn right onto M 48
11 mi·16 min·West M 48
21
Turn right onto M 129; M 48
2.0 mi·2 min·South M 129
22
Arrive at destination
M 129; M 48
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5h 59m drive, consider an early morning departure from Clinton Township to maximize daylight. With a longest stretch of 280.4 miles on I 75, plan for a single stop around the halfway point for fuel and a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach Pickford, as services can become more spaced out in the northern stretches. The estimated fuel cost of $50 should cover the 325.5 miles, but it's always wise to have a buffer.
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 162.8 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 280.4 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 72 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 162.8 miles or 2h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pickford, 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 325.5 miles and 5h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 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 280.4 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 1.4 and 301.1 — 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
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
301.1 mi into trip|~5h 20m in
Take the exit toward M 134: De Tour Village, Drummond Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 359
Toward M 134: De Tour Village, Drummond Island
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.47 one way
$100.93 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg114 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$55.34
$110.67
premium
$4.93
$63.15
$126.30
diesel
$5.60
$71.75
$143.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
97.7
1
$34.18
$15.62
Efficient EV
81.4
0
$28.48
$13.02
EV Truck/SUV
130.2
1
$45.57
$20.83
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Aug 12, 2026
Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Afternoon
in Clinton Township on Friday
Local time
2:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 3 mph41% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Pickford, MI
Afternoon
in Pickford on Friday
Local time
2:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Isolated Rain Showers
0 mph21% chanceLive forecast
54°F
Edenville, MI
163 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
11 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
5h 59m 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?
For 86% of this drive, you'll be on highways, covering 280.4 miles primarily on I 75. Expect a solid stretch of highway cruising before transitioning to surface roads like Hall Road and West M 48. The high highway percentage means you'll encounter fewer intersections and more consistent speeds for the majority of your travel time.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 280.4 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Hall Road. 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 Effort8/10
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 325.5 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
Gently rolling terrain
1,422 ft607 ft
Total Climb
1,424 ft
Total Descent
1,422 ft
Highest Point
1,422 ft
~209.3 mi in
Elevation Range
815 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 Pickford, MI, road signs point toward M 134: De Tour Village and Drummond Island.
M 134: De Tour Village
301.1 mi in|~5h 20m
Drummond Island
301.1 mi in|~5h 20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 59m. Total distance: 325.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 280.4 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 29 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 Pickford, 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 29 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Pickford, MI before the return drive.
