Fillmore to Clinton Township is 194.1 miles and takes about 3 hours 35 minutes via I-69, I-96, and I-75, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Michigan, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's ideal for a single day of travel. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this route if you need a reliable way to cover this distance without much 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
97 miles from Fillmore, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 45m 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
Paul B. Henry Freeway
18.4 mi
19m
M 59
16 mi
20m
Gerald R Ford Freeway
15.1 mi
16m
Lincoln Road
2 mi
2m
Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 51.5 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fillmore, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on Fillmore Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Fillmore Road
2
Continue on 141st Avenue
444 ft·7 sec·141st Avenue
3
Turn right onto M 40
2.0 mi·2 min·Lincoln Road
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward I 196 East
5
Merge onto I 196
15 mi·16 min·Gerald R Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 64Toward M 6 East: LansingUse the slight right lane.
7
Continue on M 6
18 mi·19 min·Paul B. Henry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·55 sec
Toward I-96 East: LansingUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 96
42 mi·45 min·I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
2.5 mi·2 min
Exit 89Toward I 69 East: Flint
11
Merge onto I 69
52 mi·52 min·I 69
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, DetroitUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
14
Merge onto I 75; US 23
1.9 mi·2 min·I 75; US 23
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
37 mi·39 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 77AToward M 59 East: UticaUse the right lane.
17
Merge onto M 59
16 mi·20 min·M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
19
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
112 ft·2 sec·Romeo Plank Road
20
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi·11 sec·Romeo Plank Road
21
Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue
123 ft·2 sec·Cass Avenue
22
Continue on Cass Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Cass Avenue
23
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi·2 min·Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi·52 sec·White Oaks Drive
25
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft·12 sec·Red Oaks Drive
26
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Trip Plan
Since this trip is just under 4 hours, it's easily manageable in one day. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to arrive with daylight to spare. You'll only have one recommended stop, so plan it strategically along your primary routes. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the longer stretches; with a fuel cost estimate around $30, it's a budget-friendly drive. The 51.5-mile stretch on I-69 is a good segment to plan your next fuel or rest stop around if needed.
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 97 miles from Fillmore, MI, or about 1h 45m 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 43 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97 miles or 1h 45m 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 50m
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 Fillmore, 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 Fillmore, MI
This is one driving day of about 194.1 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Fillmore, 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.
The midpoint is around 97 miles from Fillmore, 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 17.8 and 173.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
17.8 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit toward M 6 East: Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 64
Toward M 6 East: Lansing
7
37.1 mi into trip|~41m 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
134.1 mi into trip|~2h 23m 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
134.5 mi into trip|~2h 23m 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
7
173.6 mi into trip|~3h 6m 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
$30.35 one way
$60.69 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$33.32
$66.64
premium
$4.89
$37.35
$74.71
diesel
$5.61
$42.85
$85.71
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.2
0
$20.38
$9.32
Efficient EV
48.5
0
$16.98
$7.76
EV Truck/SUV
77.6
0
$27.17
$12.42
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Fillmore, MI
Morning
in Fillmore on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 10 mph17% chanceLive 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
Clinton Township, MI
Morning
in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 10 mph85% chanceLive 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
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
9 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 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 86% of the journey taking place on major interstates like I-69, I-96, and I-75. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 51.5 miles on I-69, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The profile suggests a consistent, relatively fast-paced experience for the majority of the trip. Expect predominantly interstate driving, which means fewer distractions and a focus on covering ground efficiently. The character of the road remains largely consistent, prioritizing directness over scenic detours.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 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 17.8 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 194.1 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 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Fillmore, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 6 East: Lansing, Detroit and M 59 East: Utica.
M 6 East: Lansing
17.8 mi in|~20m
Detroit
134.1 mi in|~2h 23m
M 59 East: Utica
173.6 mi in|~3h 6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 194.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). 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 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Clinton Township, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
