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Trip from Fruitport, 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

3h 40m

Distance

199.5 mi

321 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 28m ★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 33m

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

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Downtown Fruitport, MI, MI

Fruitport, MI

Rossella Fasoli

Downtown Clinton Township, MI, MI

Clinton Township, MI

fish socks

Trip Overview

Fruitport, MI to Clinton Township, MI is 199.5 miles and takes about 3h 40m via I 96, I 69, and I 75, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Michigan's Midwest region, offering a straightforward trip between two points. Given its highway-focused nature and manageable duration, it's ideal for a single-day journey. You'll primarily be on interstates, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this route if you prioritize speed and ease of travel over extensive sightseeing.

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

99.7 miles from Fruitport, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 84.9 mi 1h 31m
I 69 51.5 mi 52m
I 75 38.7 mi 41m
M 59 16 mi 20m
Cass Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
Romeo Plank Road 1.2 mi 1m
Moravian Drive 1.2 mi 2m
Airline Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 84.9 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Pontaluna Road

107 ft · 6 sec · East Pontaluna Road
2

Turn right onto Airline Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Airline Road
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 96 East: Grand Rapids
4

Merge onto I 96

85 mi · 1 hr 31 min · I 96
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Take the exit

2.5 mi · 2 min
Exit 89 Toward I 69 East: Flint
6

Merge onto I 69

52 mi · 52 min · I 69
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
9

Merge onto I 75; US 23

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 75; US 23
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

37 mi · 39 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 77A Toward M 59 East: Utica Use the right lane.
12

Merge onto M 59

16 mi · 20 min · M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
14

Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

112 ft · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road
15

Continue on Romeo Plank Road

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Romeo Plank Road
16

Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue

123 ft · 2 sec · Cass Avenue
17

Continue on Cass Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue
18

Turn right onto Moravian Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

0.2 mi · 52 sec · White Oaks Drive
20

Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

289 ft · 12 sec · Red Oaks Drive
21

Arrive at destination

Red Oaks Drive

Trip Plan

With a total drive time of around 3 hours and 40 minutes, this trip is easily completed in one day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Leaving in the morning will help you avoid potential rush hour traffic as you approach Clinton Township. Since it's a relatively short drive primarily on interstates, one planned stop should be sufficient for fuel and a quick break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 84.9 miles on I 96, as services can be spaced out on interstates.

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 99.7 miles from Fruitport, MI, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.9 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 44 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 99.7 miles or 1h 46m 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 54m

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 Fruitport, 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 Fruitport, MI

This is one driving day of about 199.5 miles and 3h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Fruitport, 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 84.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Owosso, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Owosso, MI

100 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

Owosso, MI to Clinton Township, MI

82.7 mi · 1h 45m

Pacing Suggestions

Grand Rapids, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lansing, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.7 miles from Fruitport, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.9 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Cafe Immortelle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Troy, Michigan

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 16min to go 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12482509858

Visit website

Best coffee break · home stretch

Detroit Kid City - Clinton Township

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clinton Township, Michigan

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour
Visit website

Courageous Coffee Cafe & Bakery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Michigan

2.1 mi

Cafe Immortelle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12482509858

Visit website

Stomping Grounds Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Durand, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19895411550

Visit website

That Early Bird

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16162588350

Visit website

Detroit Kid City - Clinton Township

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Clinton Township, Michigan

Visit website

Courageous Coffee Cafe & Bakery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Portland, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+15179754213

Visit website

Qahwah House Coffee - Grand Rapids

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+16162449419

Visit website

Battle Alley Coffee Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Holly, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12482450512

Visit website

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+16169200209

Visit website

Coffee Clubhouse LLC

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Kentwood, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+16168035450

Visit website

Lotus Brew Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16164198613

Visit website

Schuil Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16169566815

Visit website

Coopersville Historical Museum

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Coopersville, Michigan

Hours: Closed

+16169977240

Visit website

Craig's Cruisers - Muskegon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Norton Shores, Michigan

Hours: 3–8 pm

+12317984936

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Fish Ladder Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16164563696

Visit website

Troy Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12485243570

Visit website

Grand Rapids Escape Room

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+16164019441

Visit website

Fitzgerald Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Grand Ledge, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15176277351

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

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 139.5 and 195.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
139.5 mi into trip | ~2h 27m 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
139.9 mi into trip | ~2h 28m 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
142.2 mi into trip | ~2h 31m 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
179 mi into trip | ~3h 10m 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
195.3 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in | Romeo Plank Road

Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.19 one way

$62.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $34.24 $68.49
premium $4.89 $38.39 $76.78
diesel $5.61 $44.05 $88.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59.8 0 $20.95 $9.58
Efficient EV 49.9 0 $17.46 $7.98
EV Truck/SUV 79.8 0 $27.93 $12.77

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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

Fruitport, MI

Late night in Fruitport on Tuesday

Local time

4:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clinton Township, MI

Late night in Clinton Township on Tuesday

Local time

4:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

5 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 40m 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?

This route is a highway-focused drive, with 88% of it on major interstates. Expect a consistent pace for most of the journey, particularly during the longest stretch of 84.9 miles on I 96. You'll transition between I 96, I 69, and finally I 75, which are all designed for higher speeds and longer distances. The character of the drive is predominantly about covering ground efficiently, with minimal deviations from the main highway corridors. It's a classic interstate experience, offering a predictable and swift passage through the landscape.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.9 mi on I 96.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 139.5 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 199.5 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 139.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 142.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Fruitport, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward Detroit and M 59 East: Utica.

Detroit

139.5 mi in | ~2h 27m

M 59 East: Utica

179 mi in | ~3h 10m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 40m. Total distance: 199.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 84.9 miles on I 96. 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 139.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 142.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Clinton Township, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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