Cutlerville to Clinton Township is 167.6 miles and takes about 3 hours 8 minutes via I-69, I-96, and I-75, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, largely on major interstates, making it a convenient option for a single-day trip. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, so expect a consistent pace for the majority of the journey.
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
83.8 miles from Cutlerville, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
51.5 mi
52m
I 96
42.3 mi
45m
I 75
38.7 mi
41m
M 59
16 mi
20m
Paul B. Henry Freeway
7.8 mi
8m
68th Street Southeast
2 mi
4m
Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Romeo Plank Road
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 51.5 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cutlerville, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on A-45
56 ft·6 sec·Division Avenue South
2
Turn left onto 68th Street Southeast
2.0 mi·4 min·68th Street Southeast
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi·37 sec·Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward M-6 East: Lansing
5
Merge onto M 6
7.8 mi·8 min·Paul B. Henry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·55 sec
Toward I-96 East: LansingUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 96
42 mi·45 min·I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
2.5 mi·2 min
Exit 89Toward I 69 East: Flint
9
Merge onto I 69
52 mi·52 min·I 69
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, DetroitUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
12
Merge onto I 75; US 23
1.9 mi·2 min·I 75; US 23
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
37 mi·39 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 77AToward M 59 East: UticaUse the right lane.
15
Merge onto M 59
16 mi·20 min·M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
17
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
112 ft·2 sec·Romeo Plank Road
18
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi·11 sec·Romeo Plank Road
19
Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue
123 ft·2 sec·Cass Avenue
20
Continue on Cass Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Cass Avenue
21
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi·2 min·Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi·52 sec·White Oaks Drive
23
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft·12 sec·Red Oaks Drive
24
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour drive time, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and avoid potential evening traffic congestion. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Consider a brief break around the halfway point for fuel or a quick stretch. The longest stretch without a major exit is 51.5 miles on I-69, so ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that segment. This is a manageable drive for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time.
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 83.8 miles from Cutlerville, MI, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.5 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 37 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.8 miles or 1h 31m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton Township, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cutlerville, 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 Cutlerville, MI
This is one driving day of about 167.6 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Cutlerville, 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 69 for about 51.5 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.6 and 147.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
10.6 mi into trip|~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I-96 East: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I-96 East: Lansing
7
107.6 mi into trip|~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
6
108 mi into trip|~1h 56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
6
110.3 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
147.1 mi into trip|~2h 39m in
Take the exit toward M 59 East: Utica
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 77A
Toward M 59 East: Utica
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.20 one way
$52.40 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$28.77
$57.54
premium
$4.89
$32.25
$64.51
diesel
$5.61
$37.00
$74.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.3
0
$17.60
$8.04
Efficient EV
41.9
0
$14.67
$6.70
EV Truck/SUV
67
0
$23.46
$10.73
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Cutlerville, MI
Late night
in Cutlerville on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clinton Township, MI
Late night
in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
2 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
3h 8m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the route utilizing interstates. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 51.5 miles on I-69, offering a good opportunity for steady cruising. The transition to surface roads will happen as you near your destination, with the majority of your time spent on high-speed, limited-access highways. Expect numerous exits and merges as you navigate these main arteries.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.5 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 96. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 20 significant decision points across 167.6 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 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cutlerville, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward Detroit and M 59 East: Utica.
Detroit
107.6 mi in|~1h 56m
M 59 East: Utica
147.1 mi in|~2h 39m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 8m. Total distance: 167.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.5 miles on I 69. 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 Clinton Township, 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 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Clinton Township, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
