Clinton Township to Trowbridge Park is 450 miles and takes about 8h 24m via I 75, M-28, and US-2 West, with a fuel budget near $71 and likely an overnight stay. This Midwest route spans 450 miles, connecting two points within Michigan. With a recommended two days for the drive, you'll have ample time to break up the approximately 8 hours and 24 minutes of travel. The route is predominantly highway, making it a straightforward drive for those looking to cover distance efficiently. Consider this trip if you're aiming for a well-paced drive across the state with a clear budget in mind.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
225 miles from Clinton Township, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
265.7 mi
4h 35m
M-28
70.9 mi
1h 23m
US-2 West
62.1 mi
1h 12m
M 77
17.3 mi
20m
Hall Road
15.8 mi
20m
US 2
3.2 mi
3m
South Front Street
2.7 mi
4m
US-41/M-28
2.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 265.7 mi, about 4h 35m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 86 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,982 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,075
Quietest
2 AM
~86 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
23×
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 Trowbridge Park, MI.
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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
118 mi·2 hr 1 min·I 75
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 344BToward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
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Merge onto US 2; I 75 BL
0.7 mi·1 min·US-2 West
19
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi·3 min·US 2
20
Continue on US 2
61 mi·1 hr 11 min·US-2 West
21
Turn right onto M 77
17 mi·20 min·M 77
22
Turn sharp left onto M 28
35 mi·41 min·M-28
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Continue on M 28
0.2 mi·28 sec·Cedar Street
24
Enter roundabout onto M 28
194 ft·11 sec·East Munising
25
Continue on M 28
2.2 mi·4 min·East Munising
26
Continue on M 28
36 mi·42 min·M-28
27
Turn right onto US 41; M 28
1.6 mi·2 min·US-41/M-28
Use the right lane.
28
Continue on US 41; M 28
2.7 mi·4 min·South Front Street
29
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
199 ft·11 sec·Marquette Bypass
30
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.6 mi·56 sec·Marquette Bypass
31
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
126 ft·1 sec·Marquette Bypass
32
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.2 mi·17 sec·Marquette Bypass
33
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
136 ft·7 sec·Marquette Bypass
34
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.0 mi·1 min·Marquette Bypass
35
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.6 mi·53 sec·US-41/M-28
36
Turn right onto Erickson Avenue
0.1 mi·25 sec·Erickson Avenue
37
Turn right onto 498
0.1 mi·23 sec·Werner Street
38
Turn left onto 498
0.3 mi·44 sec·Ontario Avenue
39
Arrive at destination
498
Trip Plan
Given the 450-mile distance and 8-hour driving time, planning for an overnight stop is highly recommended. You'll want to start your drive early to maximize daylight hours for the first leg. With two recommended days, you can comfortably split the drive, perhaps aiming for around 225 miles each day. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially on US-2 West, as services can be more spread out compared to the interstate. The $71 fuel estimate is based on current averages, so check prices along your intended route. Make sure to budget time for your two planned stops to rest and refuel.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 225 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 4h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 265.7 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 99 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 225 miles or 4h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 225 miles or 4h 2m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Trowbridge Park, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clinton Township, MI
Aim for roughly 225 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Trowbridge Park, MI
Aim for roughly 225 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 99 miles from Clinton Township, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 265.7 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 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 286.4 — 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
6
286.4 mi into trip|~5h 5m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 344B
Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$69.77 one way
$139.54 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg157 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$76.50
$153.00
premium
$4.93
$87.31
$174.61
diesel
$5.60
$99.19
$198.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$70
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$200–$310
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 157.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
135
1
$47.25
$21.60
Efficient EV
112.5
1
$39.38
$18.00
EV Truck/SUV
180
2
$63.00
$28.80
Gas CO2
157 kg
EV CO2
53 kg (66% 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 Sep 1, 2026
Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Late night
in Clinton Township on Wednesday
Local time
1:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Trowbridge Park, MI
Late night
in Trowbridge Park on Wednesday
Local time
1:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
6 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
8h 24m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coa...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
$25
near mile 387.9
Park Closure: Munising Falls Trail Closed Until Further Notice
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features 74% highway driving, so expect extended periods on the interstate. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 265.7 miles on I 75, which means you'll be on this highway for a significant portion of your travel before transitioning. The shift to M-28 and then US-2 West will likely involve a change in the road's environment, moving from more developed interstate corridors to potentially less congested, two-lane highways as you progress. Be prepared for a noticeable change in exit frequency and surrounding landscape when you leave the interstate.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 265.7 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and M-28. 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 25 significant decision points across 450 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
1,366 ft586 ft
Total Climb
1,707 ft
Total Descent
1,528 ft
Highest Point
1,366 ft
~225 mi in
Elevation Range
780 ft
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 Trowbridge Park, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.
The longest stretch is about 265.7 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 225 miles on day one.
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 Trowbridge Park, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.4 hours each way, a round trip means 16.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Trowbridge Park, MI before the return drive.
