Clinton Township, MI to Shields, MI is 100.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 57 minutes via I 75 and Hall Road, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Michigan, connecting two points in the Midwest region. With 70% of the route on highways, expect a fairly direct trip. This is a straightforward, same-day excursion, ideal for a quick relocation or a visit to a nearby area without requiring an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.2 miles from Clinton Township, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
70.6 mi
1h 15m
Hall Road
15.8 mi
20m
Gratiot Road
2.9 mi
3m
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
Romeo Plank Road
1.2 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 Shields, 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
38 mi·40 min·I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·44 sec
Exit 149Toward 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
2.9 mi·3 min·Gratiot Road
25
Turn left
114 ft·8 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given this route takes under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever suits you best. Leaving mid-morning should allow you to avoid the worst of any local rush hour traffic. While there are no specific stops noted, the longest stretch without a major change is 70.6 miles, so plan for a quick break around that point if needed. Your estimated fuel cost is around $16, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you set off, especially since the highway portion dominates the drive.
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 50.2 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 1h 1m 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 22 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.2 miles or 1h 1m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shields, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clinton Township, MI
This is one driving day of about 100.4 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
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
$15.70 one way
$31.39 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.23
$34.47
premium
$4.89
$19.32
$38.64
diesel
$5.61
$22.17
$44.33
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.1
0
$10.54
$4.82
Efficient EV
25.1
0
$8.79
$4.02
EV Truck/SUV
40.2
0
$14.06
$6.43
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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 15, 2026
Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Late night
in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Shields, MI
Late night
in Shields on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
4 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
1h 57m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 70% of this 100.4-mile drive on highways, including a significant stretch of 70.6 miles on I 75. This means you'll likely encounter consistent cruising speeds for the majority of the trip. The transition from highway to surface roads will occur around the 70-mile mark, where you'll navigate local streets like Hall Road and Gratiot Road for the remainder of the 1h 57m drive. Expect more frequent intersections and potentially slower traffic as you approach your destination.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 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 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 100.4 miles you will encounter 17 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.
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 Shields, 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 1h 57m. Total distance: 100.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). 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 Shields, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 Shields, MI before heading back.
