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Trip from Freeland, MI to Clinton Township, MI

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

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

108.5 mi

175 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m

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

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Downtown Freeland, MI, MI

Freeland, MI

cottonbro studio

Downtown Clinton Township, MI, MI

Clinton Township, MI

fish socks

Trip Overview

This straightforward 108.5-mile drive from Freeland to Clinton Township, Michigan, can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 6 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $17, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes I-75, M-59, and Midland Road, offering a highway-focused experience. Since there are no recommended stops, you can maintain a steady pace. This journey allows you to efficiently connect two points within Michigan without the need for an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

54.2 miles from Freeland, MI

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 71 mi 1h 16m
M 59 16 mi 20m
Midland Road 5.5 mi 6m
South Main Street 3.5 mi 3m
Gratiot Road 2 mi 2m
East Holland Avenue 2 mi 2m
Rust Avenue Bridge 1.6 mi 2m
Cass Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 71 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Washington Road

68 ft · 10 sec · East Washington Road
2

Turn left onto M 47

3.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
3

Continue on M 47

3.7 mi · 4 min · Midland Road
4

Keep slight right at fork onto M 47

1.8 mi · 2 min · Midland Road
5

Turn left onto M 46

2.0 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road
6

Continue on M 46

1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn right onto M 46

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Stephens Street
8

Continue on M 46

464 ft · 6 sec · Rust Street
9

Continue on M 46

1.6 mi · 2 min · Rust Avenue Bridge
10

Continue on M 46

0.3 mi · 23 sec · South Warren Avenue
11

Turn right onto M 46

2.0 mi · 2 min · East Holland Avenue
Use the right lane.
12

Enter roundabout

238 ft · 13 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
13

Continue

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
14

Merge onto I 75; US 23

23 mi · 24 min · I 75; US 23
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23

11 mi · 11 min · I 75; US 23
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

37 mi · 39 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 77A Toward M 59 East: Utica Use the right lane.
18

Merge onto M 59

16 mi · 20 min · M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
20

Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

112 ft · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road
21

Continue on Romeo Plank Road

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Romeo Plank Road
22

Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue

123 ft · 2 sec · Cass Avenue
23

Continue on Cass Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue
24

Turn right onto Moravian Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
25

Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

0.2 mi · 52 sec · White Oaks Drive
26

Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

289 ft · 12 sec · Red Oaks Drive
27

Arrive at destination

Red Oaks Drive

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 2-hour, 6-minute duration and 108.5-mile distance, you can depart Freeland anytime that suits your schedule without needing to break up the drive. With an estimated fuel cost of just $17, budget accordingly. The longest stretch on I-75 is 71 miles, so ensure you're comfortable with sustained highway driving. Because this route is highway-focused and doesn't list specific stops, you have the flexibility to decide on any brief pauses as needed. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially as you approach the Detroit metropolitan area.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.2 miles from Freeland, MI, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71 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 24 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.2 miles or 1h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 38m

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 Freeland, 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 Freeland, MI

This is one driving day of about 108.5 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Freeland, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 71 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Ortonville, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ortonville, MI

54 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.

Popular next leg

Ortonville, MI to Clinton Township, MI

42.3 mi · 57m

Pacing Suggestions

Buena Vista, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake Fenton, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.2 miles from Freeland, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Detroit Kid City - Clinton Township

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clinton Township, Michigan

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 108.5
Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grand Blanc, Michigan

2.9 mi

Cafe Immortelle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 93

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12482509858

Visit website

Stardust Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 7.7

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19897936300

Visit website

Detroit Kid City - Clinton Township

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 108.5

Clinton Township, Michigan

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 54.2

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18104984909

Visit website

Coffee First Cafe & Bake Shoppe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 100.7

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15868385353

Visit website

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 46.5

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18106359196

Visit website

Battle Alley Coffee Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 62

Holly, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12482450512

Visit website

LegaSea Aquarium & The Reptarium

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 100.7

Utica, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+15868846941

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 46.5

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 46.5

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Independence Oaks County Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 77.5

Village of Clarkston, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm

+12486250877

Visit website

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 46.5

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18102373450

Visit website

Ford Field Central Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 100.7

Shelby Township, Michigan

+15867310300

Visit website

Troy Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 93

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12485243570

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 16.7 and 107 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
16.7 mi into trip | ~19m in

Enter roundabout toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
6
51.1 mi into trip | ~57m 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
88 mi into trip | ~1h 36m 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
104.2 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | Romeo Plank Road

Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
107 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | Moravian Drive

Turn right onto Moravian Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.96 one way

$33.93 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.62 $37.25
premium $4.89 $20.88 $41.76
diesel $5.61 $23.96 $47.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 38 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.6 0 $11.39 $5.21
Efficient EV 27.1 0 $9.49 $4.34
EV Truck/SUV 43.4 0 $15.19 $6.94

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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 17, 2026

Origin

Freeland, MI

Late night in Freeland on Sunday

Local time

3:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clinton Township, MI

Late night in Clinton Township on Sunday

Local time

3:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Widespread Fog

NNE 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 2:41AM CDT until April 19 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 2:51AM EDT until April 17 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

65°F

Ortonville, MI

54 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

6 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 6m 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?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive on this 108.5-mile route, with 65% of it on major highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 71 miles on I-75, so be prepared for consistent, higher-speed travel for a significant portion of your journey. While I-75 and M-59 provide a fast-paced experience, the inclusion of Midland Road may introduce some local road segments. Overall, this drive is designed for efficient transit rather than leisurely sightseeing.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and M 59. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.7 miles in.

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 17 significant decision points across 108.5 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 16.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 88 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 Freeland, MI to Clinton Township, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 East: Utica along the way.

M 59 East: Utica

88 mi in | ~1h 36m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 108.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 71 miles on I 75. 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 16.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 88 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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