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Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Wayland, MI

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

Drive Time

3h 20m

Distance

176.2 mi

284 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 8m ★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m

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 Wayland, MI, MI

Wayland, MI

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Trip Overview

This 176.2-mile drive from Clinton Township, MI, to Wayland, MI, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 3 hours and 20 minutes on the road, with a fuel cost estimated around $28. The route primarily utilizes I-96 and US-131, making it a convenient option for a quick trip within the Midwest region. Given its manageable duration, it's well-suited as a day trip, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination. The overall feel is efficient, designed for getting you where you need to go with minimal fuss.

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

88.1 miles from Clinton Township, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 117.2 mi 2h 5m
Walter P Reuther Freeway 25.5 mi 27m
US 131 9.4 mi 10m
Paul B. Henry Freeway 7.8 mi 8m
South Groesbeck Highway 7.3 mi 11m
Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast 2.4 mi 3m
84th Street Southeast 2.3 mi 3m
West Superior Street 0.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 117.2 mi, about 2h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

25 mi · 27 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 96

18 mi · 19 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

55 mi · 58 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

45 mi · 47 min · I 96
Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
12

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 46 Toward M 6 West: Holland Use the slight right lane.
13

Continue on M 6

7.8 mi · 8 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 11 Toward Kalamazoo Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Exit 11 Toward Kalamazoo Avenue
16

Turn slight left onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast

2.4 mi · 3 min · Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on 84th Street Southeast

2.3 mi · 3 min · 84th Street Southeast
18

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
19

Merge onto US 131

9.4 mi · 10 min · US 131
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 64 Toward 135th Avenue, Wayland Use the slight right lane.
21

Turn left onto West Superior Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Superior Street
22

Arrive at destination

West Superior Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 3-hour and 20-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Clinton Township to avoid any potential traffic, especially as you begin on the Walter P Reuther Freeway. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 117.2 miles on I-96, you'll have plenty of flexibility in timing your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $28, and plan your refueling accordingly, perhaps before you hit the longer uninterrupted section on I-96. This is a drive where you can comfortably depart and arrive within the same day, so pack light and enjoy the direct route.

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 88.1 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.2 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 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 88.1 miles or 1h 40m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wayland, 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 176.2 miles and 3h 20m.

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 96 for about 117.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Dexter, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dexter, MI

88 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

Clyde, MI

Fuel and coffee

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

Haslett, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.1 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 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.2 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 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 52.5 and 175.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
52.5 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | I 96

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
151.8 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in

Take the exit toward M 6 West: Holland

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 46 Toward M 6 West: Holland
7
160.5 mi into trip | ~2h 58m in

Take the exit toward Kalamazoo Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 11 Toward Kalamazoo Avenue
6
160.8 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Kalamazoo Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 11 Toward Kalamazoo Avenue
8
175.1 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in

Take the exit toward 135th Avenue, Wayland

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 64 Toward 135th Avenue, Wayland

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.55 one way

$55.09 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $30.25 $60.49
premium $4.89 $33.91 $67.82
diesel $5.61 $38.90 $77.81

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: 61.6 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 52.9 0 $18.50 $8.46
Efficient EV 44.1 0 $15.42 $7.05
EV Truck/SUV 70.5 0 $24.67 $11.28

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 Sunday

Local time

3:47 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

Wayland, MI

Late night in Wayland on Sunday

Local time

3:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Dexter, MI

88 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

25 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 20m 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?

The character of this drive is predominantly highway, with 91% of the route on high-speed roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 117.2 miles on I-96, offering a consistent pace for a large portion of your journey. While the main roads are interstates, the inclusion of the Walter P Reuther Freeway and US-131 provides some variation in the highway experience. This highway-focused profile means you'll be covering ground efficiently, with the road generally remaining predictable and conducive to steady driving.

91% 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: 117.2 mi on I 96.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 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 52.5 miles in near I 96.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 18 significant decision points across 176.2 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 52.5 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 151.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 160.5 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 Wayland, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 6 West: Holland along the way.

M 6 West: Holland

151.8 mi in | ~2h 49m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 176.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 117.2 miles on I 96. 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 Wayland, 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 52.5 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 151.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 160.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Wayland, 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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