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Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Springfield, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

48m

Distance

36.7 mi

59 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Clinton Township, MI, MI

Clinton Township, MI

fish socks

Downtown Springfield, MI, MI

Springfield, MI

fish socks

Trip Overview

Clinton Township to Springfield is 36.7 miles and takes about 48 minutes via Hall Road and I-75, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, traversing the Midwest region. It's a relatively short drive that offers a mixed driving experience, making it suitable for a quick journey. You'll find this route straightforward for a same-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Hall Road 15.8 mi 20m
I 75 14.8 mi 15m
Cass Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
Romeo Plank Road 1.2 mi 1m
Moravian Drive 1.2 mi 2m
Dixie Highway 1.1 mi 1m
White Oaks Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Red Oaks Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Hall Road — 15.8 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Springfield, 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 West Use 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 40B Toward I 75 North: Flint Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto I 75

15 mi · 15 min · I 75
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 93 Toward US 24: Dixie Highway, Waterford Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn right onto Dixie Highway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Dixie Highway
Use the right lane.
16

Arrive at destination

Dixie Highway

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Sterling Heights, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sterling Heights, MI

18 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

Waterford, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rochester Hills, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.4 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 35.4 — 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
8
35.4 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward US 24: Dixie Highway, Waterford

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 93 Toward US 24: Dixie Highway, Waterford

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.74 one way

$11.48 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.30 $12.60
premium $4.89 $7.06 $14.13
diesel $5.61 $8.10 $16.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11 0 $3.85 $1.76
Efficient EV 9.2 0 $3.21 $1.47
EV Truck/SUV 14.7 0 $5.14 $2.35

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

Morning in Clinton Township on Sunday

Local time

10:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, MI

Morning in Springfield on Sunday

Local time

10:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

7 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

48m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive features a mixed profile, with about 40% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Hall Road and I-75, offering a blend of faster-paced driving and local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 15.8 miles on Hall Road. Expect the road conditions to change as you transition between these different types of thoroughfares, so be prepared for varying speeds and traffic patterns.

40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.8 mi on Hall Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 36.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.

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.

On the drive from Clinton Township, MI to Springfield, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 West along the way.

M 59 West

4.3 mi in | ~8m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.8 miles on Hall Road. 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, MI before heading back.

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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