Clinton Township, MI to Woodland, MI is 129.4 miles and takes about 2h 35m via I 96 and Walter P Reuther Freeway, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Michigan. It's a relatively short trip, perfect for a single day of travel. Expect a straightforward journey primarily on major highways, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B without significant detours.
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
64.7 miles from Clinton Township, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 96
56.8 mi
1h
Walter P Reuther Freeway
25.5 mi
27m
East Mount Hope Highway
19 mi
25m
Ransom E Olds Freeway
9.6 mi
10m
South Groesbeck Highway
7.3 mi
11m
West Saint Joseph Highway
3 mi
4m
East Barnum Road
2 mi
2m
Nixon Road
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 56.8 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Woodland, 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
39 mi·41 min·I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 106BToward I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing
12
Merge onto I 496; US 127
2.8 mi·3 min·Ransom E Olds Freeway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 496
6.7 mi·7 min·Ransom E Olds Freeway
Toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 1BToward Creyts Road North
15
Turn right onto South Creyts Road
0.3 mi·44 sec·South Creyts Road
16
Turn left onto West Saint Joseph Highway
3.0 mi·4 min·West Saint Joseph Highway
17
Turn left onto Nixon Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Nixon Road
18
Turn right onto East Mount Hope Highway
19 mi·25 min·East Mount Hope Highway
19
Continue on East Barnum Road
2.0 mi·2 min·East Barnum Road
20
Turn right onto Velte Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Velte Road
21
Turn left onto M 43
0.5 mi·41 sec·East Carlton Center Road
22
Continue on M 43
0.5 mi·53 sec·East Broadway Street
23
Arrive at destination
M 43
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 35m estimated drive time and 129.4 miles, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. A $20 fuel budget suggests this is an economical trip, but it's always wise to check current prices. The longest stretch without a major road change is 56.8 miles on I 96, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before embarking on that segment. With only one recommended stop, consider making it a break around the halfway point to stretch your legs and recharge.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.7 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.8 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 28 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.7 miles or 1h 15m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodland, 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 129.4 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 56.8 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 91.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Moravian Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|Harrington Street
Turn right onto Harrington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1 mi into trip|~2m in|M 97 / South Groesbeck Highway
Turn right onto M 97 / South Groesbeck Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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.
6
91.4 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 106B
Toward I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.23 one way
$40.46 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$22.21
$44.42
premium
$4.89
$24.90
$49.80
diesel
$5.61
$28.57
$57.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.8
0
$13.59
$6.21
Efficient EV
32.4
0
$11.32
$5.18
EV Truck/SUV
51.8
0
$18.12
$8.28
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Morning
in Clinton Township on Tuesday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Slight Chance T-storms then Partly Cloudy
NW 7 to 14 mph54% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Woodland, MI
Morning
in Woodland on Tuesday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Clyde, MI
65 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
33 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 35m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 71% of the drive on major roads like I 96 and the Walter P Reuther Freeway. You'll experience a long stretch of 56.8 miles on I 96, offering a consistent pace. While primarily a highway experience, expect some transitions onto different main roads as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, designed for covering distance smoothly rather than for leisurely sightseeing.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.8 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.3 miles in near Moravian Drive.
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 19 significant decision points across 129.4 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 0.3 miles (Moravian Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Harrington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (M 97 / South Groesbeck Highway): 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 Woodland, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Creyts Road North along the way.
Creyts Road North
101.7 mi in|~1h 56m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 129.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.8 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Woodland, 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. There are 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Moravian Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Harrington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (M 97 / South Groesbeck Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodland, MI before heading back.
