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Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Pine Grove, 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

3h 30m

Distance

178.3 mi

287 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 18m ★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 23m

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

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Downtown Pine Grove, MI, MI

Pine Grove, MI

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Trip Overview

Clinton Township, MI to Pine Grove, MI is 178.3 miles and takes about 3h 30m via I 94 and Walter P Reuther Freeway, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, starting and ending in Michigan. It's a fairly straightforward trip, primarily on major highways, making it a convenient option for a single day. Expect a mostly highway-focused experience, so if you're looking for a quick and efficient way to get between these two points, this route should serve you well. The relatively short duration and manageable distance make it ideal for a day trip.

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

89.2 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 94 89.9 mi 1h 36m
Walter P Reuther Freeway 23.7 mi 25m
M 14 21.9 mi 23m
South Groesbeck Highway 7.3 mi 11m
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway 5.8 mi 6m
West D Avenue 5.7 mi 7m
BUS US 131 4.7 mi 5m
Kalamazoo Street 3.5 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 89.9 mi, about 1h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Moravian Drive
4

Turn right onto Harrington Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Harrington Street
Use the right lane.
5

Turn right onto M 97

7.3 mi · 11 min · South Groesbeck Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road

0.5 mi · 59 sec · East 11 Mile Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 696 West
8

Merge onto I 696

24 mi · 25 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 1 Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
12

Merge onto I 275; I 96

5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
13

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto M 14

17 mi · 17 min · M 14
15

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14

5.4 mi · 5 min · M 14
Exit 45 Toward M 14: Ann Arbor Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 94

90 mi · 1 hr 36 min · I 94
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
17

Take the exit onto I 94 BS

0.5 mi · 1 min · Business Spur I-94
Toward I 94 Business Spur: Downtown Kalamazoo
18

Continue on I 94 BS

2.3 mi · 2 min · Amvets Memorial Highway
19

At end of road, turn left onto I 94 BS

1.3 mi · 1 min · King Highway
20

Turn left onto East Michigan Avenue

0.1 mi · 12 sec · East Michigan Avenue
21

Continue on East Kalamazoo Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Kalamazoo Avenue
22

Turn right onto North Park Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Park Street
23

Continue on BUS US 131

4.7 mi · 5 min · BUS US 131
24

Merge onto US 131; M 43

2.6 mi · 2 min · US 131; M 43
25

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward Alamo
26

Turn left onto West D Avenue

5.7 mi · 7 min · West D Avenue
27

Continue on 388

2.4 mi · 4 min · County Road 388
28

Continue on 388

3.5 mi · 6 min · Kalamazoo Street
29

Turn left onto 32nd Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · 32nd Street
30

Arrive at destination

32nd Street

Trip Plan

Given the 3h 30m estimated duration, leaving Clinton Township in the morning should allow you to reach Pine Grove with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one stop recommended, you have flexibility in where and when you choose to break up the 178.3-mile journey. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 89.9-mile stretch on I 94, to avoid any unexpected delays. A fuel budget of around $28 is estimated for this trip, so plan accordingly before you depart.

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 89.2 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.9 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 39 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 89.2 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pine Grove, 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 178.3 miles and 3h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 94 for about 89.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Ann Arbor, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ann Arbor, MI

89 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

Farmington, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Michigan Center, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.2 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 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.9 miles.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 32.8 and 57.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
32.8 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1 Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
6
33.2 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
6
34 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
6
40.1 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward M 14: Ann Arbor

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward M 14: Ann Arbor
8
57.3 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | M 14

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14: Ann Arbor

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 45 Toward M 14: Ann Arbor

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.88 one way

$55.75 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $30.61 $61.21
premium $4.89 $34.31 $68.62
diesel $5.61 $39.37 $78.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53.5 0 $18.72 $8.56
Efficient EV 44.6 0 $15.60 $7.13
EV Truck/SUV 71.3 0 $24.96 $11.41

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 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 16, 2026

Origin

Clinton Township, MI

Late night in Clinton Township on Tuesday

Local time

5:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 10 mph 85% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:21PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:53PM EDT until April 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

Pine Grove, MI

Late night in Pine Grove on Tuesday

Local time

5:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

9 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 30m 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?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 68% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 94 and the Walter P Reuther Freeway. You'll experience the efficiency of interstate travel for a significant portion of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 89.9 miles on I 94, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed and highway scenery. While M 14 offers a slight change of pace, the overall character remains that of a fast-paced drive connecting two points with minimal fuss. It's the kind of road where you can settle in and cover ground.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 89.9 mi on I 94.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 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 32.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 178.3 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 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Pine Grove, MI, road signs point toward Toledo, M 14: Ann Arbor and Alamo.

Toledo

34 mi in | ~44m

M 14: Ann Arbor

40.1 mi in | ~50m

Alamo

165.8 mi in | ~3h 9m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 178.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 89.9 miles on I 94. 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 Pine Grove, 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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

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