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Trip from Davison, MI to Clinton Township, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

55.7 mi

90 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 10m ★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m

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

Downtown Davison, MI, MI

Davison, MI

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Downtown Clinton Township, MI, MI

Clinton Township, MI

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Davison to Clinton Township is a straightforward 55.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend roughly $8 on fuel, making it a very economical commute within the Midwest. The drive utilizes a combination of M 59, I-75 South, and South State Road to navigate between these two Michigan communities. It is a practical route for those looking to move efficiently between these regions without the need for complex logistical planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
M 59 16 mi 20m
I-75 South 13.5 mi 14m
South State Road 10.2 mi 14m
North Ortonville Road 9.8 mi 14m
Cass Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
North State Road 1.4 mi 2m
Romeo Plank Road 1.2 mi 1m
Moravian Drive 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: M 59 — 16 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on M 15

1.4 mi · 2 min · North State Road
2

Continue on M 15

10 mi · 14 min · South State Road
Use the straight lane.
3

Continue on M 15

9.8 mi · 14 min · North Ortonville Road
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 75 South: Detroit Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto I 75

13 mi · 14 min · I-75 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 77A Toward M 59 East: Utica Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto M 59

16 mi · 20 min · M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
9

Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

112 ft · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road
10

Continue on Romeo Plank Road

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Romeo Plank Road
11

Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue

123 ft · 2 sec · Cass Avenue
12

Continue on Cass Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue
13

Turn right onto Moravian Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

0.2 mi · 52 sec · White Oaks Drive
15

Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

289 ft · 12 sec · Red Oaks Drive
16

Arrive at destination

Red Oaks Drive

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Waterford, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waterford, MI

28 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

Springfield, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pontiac, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Davison, 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 21.4 and 54.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
21.4 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Detroit

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 75 South: Detroit
5
21.7 mi into trip | ~31m in | I 75 / I-75 South

Merge onto I 75 / I-75 South

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
35.2 mi into trip | ~46m 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
6
51.4 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | Romeo Plank Road

Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
54.2 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | Moravian Drive

Turn right onto Moravian Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.71 one way

$17.42 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $9.56 $19.12
premium $4.89 $10.72 $21.44
diesel $5.61 $12.30 $24.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.7 0 $5.85 $2.67
Efficient EV 13.9 0 $4.87 $2.23
EV Truck/SUV 22.3 0 $7.80 $3.56

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (63% 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

Davison, MI

Late night in Davison on Tuesday

Local time

4:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clinton Township, MI

Late night in Clinton Township on Tuesday

Local time

4:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

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

1h 15m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While about 24% of the trip is spent on highways, the remaining majority involves navigating local roads that shift the pace significantly. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 16-mile segment on M 59, which provides a brief reprieve from the frequent turns found elsewhere. As you progress, the road character evolves from the open stretches of the highway to the more localized, technical maneuvers required to reach your destination. It is a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged throughout the 75-minute duration.

Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16 mi on M 59.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 21.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 21.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles (I 75 / I-75 South): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.2 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 Davison, MI to Clinton Township, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 East: Utica along the way.

M 59 East: Utica

35.2 mi in | ~46m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 55.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16 miles on M 59. 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 Clinton Township, 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 21.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles (I 75 / I-75 South): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.2 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 Clinton Township, 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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