Origin
Hope, MI
Late night in Hope on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hope, 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 37m
Distance
135.8 mi
219 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hope, MI
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Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
Hope, MI to Clinton Township, MI is 135.8 miles and takes about 2h 37m via I 75 and US 10, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Michigan, moving from the Midwest region to the Midwest region, and is a good option for a single-day trip. It's a straightforward journey that predominantly utilizes major highways, making it an efficient way to cover the distance. Given its relatively short duration, it's well-suited for those looking for a quick connection between these two points without extensive planning.
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
67.9 miles from Hope, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 84.1 mi | 1h 30m |
| US 10 | 23.3 mi | 23m |
| M 59 | 16 mi | 20m |
| North Meridian Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Cass Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Shaffer Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Romeo Plank Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Moravian Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 84.1 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hope, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on North Hope Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Hope Road
2
Turn right onto East Shaffer Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Shaffer Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto M 30
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
North Meridian Road
4
Enter roundabout onto M 30
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Meridian Road
5
Continue on M 30
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Meridian Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 10 East: Midland
7
Merge onto US 10
23 mi
·
23 min
·
US 10
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 140A
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
9
Merge onto I 75; US 23
36 mi
·
38 min
·
I 75; US 23
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 75; US 23
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
37 mi
·
39 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 77A
Toward M 59 East: Utica
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto M 59
16 mi
·
20 min
·
M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
16
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
17
Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
Cass Avenue
18
Continue on Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cass Avenue
19
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
21
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
12 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Trip Plan
With a drive time under three hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your daylight hours. The longest stretch without a major highway change is over 84 miles, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking. While there's one recommended stop, you might want to plan for a brief break around the halfway point for a stretch or a quick refreshment. Keep an eye out for traffic, particularly 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.9 miles from Hope, MI, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.1 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 30 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.9 miles or 1h 17m 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 4m
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 Hope, 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 Hope, MI
This is one driving day of about 135.8 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Hope, 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 75 for about 84.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.9 miles from Hope, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.1 miles.
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 175 decision points cluster between mile 30.8 and 134.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
30.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 140A
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
6
78.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m 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
115.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m 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
131.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
|
Romeo Plank Road
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
134.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
|
Moravian Drive
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.23 one way
$42.46 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.31 | $46.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.13 | $52.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.98 | $59.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.26 | $6.52 |
| Efficient EV | 34 | 0 | $11.88 | $5.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.3 | 0 | $19.01 | $8.69 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Clinton Township, MI
Late night in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 10 mph
85% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:53PM EDT until April 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:16PM CDT by NWS Marquette 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
29 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 37m 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?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 79% of the drive on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 75, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 84.1 miles. Expect a generally fast-paced experience, typical of interstate travel, with limited opportunities for slower, scenic driving. The character of the road remains consistent for much of the journey, emphasizing efficiency over winding exploration.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.1 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 10. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 30.8 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 135.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 30.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 115.3 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.
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 Hope, MI to Clinton Township, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 East: Utica along the way.
M 59 East: Utica
115.3 mi in
|
~2h 8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 135.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 84.1 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. 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 30.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 115.3 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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