Trip from Ithaca, 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

2h 38m

Distance

124.2 mi

200 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 28m ★

6 AM

2h 38m

8 AM

2h 59m

10 AM

2h 46m

12 PM

2h 44m

3 PM

2h 47m

5 PM

2h 58m

8 PM

2h 32m

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

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Ithaca, MI

James Mirakian

Clinton Township, MI

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Trip Overview

This 124.2-mile drive from Ithaca, MI, to Clinton Township, MI, is a straightforward, single-day trip that can be completed in about 2 hours and 38 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, it's an economical journey. The route predominantly utilizes major highways, making it efficient for covering ground. You'll experience a mixed drive profile, offering a blend of highway speeds and potentially some local road segments. Given its manageable length and duration, this trip is well-suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. It's a practical option for those looking to travel between two points within Michigan 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

62.1 miles from Ithaca, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	52.3 mi	56m
M 59	16 mi	20m
Brady Road	11.7 mi	15m
East Cleveland Road	10 mi	13m
Peet Road	9.1 mi	12m
US 127 BUS	8.3 mi	9m
West Vienna Road	5.7 mi	8m
Cass Avenue	1.6 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 52.3 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Center Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Center Street

Take the ramp onto US 127 BUS

8.3 mi · 9 min · US 127 BUS

Toward US 127 SOUTH: Lansing

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward M 57: Greenville, Chesaning

Turn right onto M 57

10 mi · 13 min · East Cleveland Road

Continue on M 57

12 mi · 15 min · Brady Road

Continue on M 57

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Brady Street

Turn straight onto M 57

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street

Turn right onto M 57

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Turn straight onto M 57

9.1 mi · 12 min · Peet Road

Continue on M 57

1.4 mi · 1 min · Vienna Road

Continue on M 57

1.0 mi · 2 min · West State Street

Continue on M 57

5.7 mi · 8 min · West Vienna Road

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

Merge onto I 75; US 23

4.5 mi · 4 min · I 75; US 23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23

11 mi · 11 min · I 75; US 23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

37 mi · 39 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec

Exit 77A Toward M 59 East: Utica Use the right lane.

Merge onto M 59

16 mi · 20 min · M 59

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Romeo Plank Road

Use the right lane.

Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

112 ft · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

Continue on Romeo Plank Road

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Romeo Plank Road

Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue

123 ft · 2 sec · Cass Avenue

Continue on Cass Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue

Turn right onto Moravian Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Moravian Drive

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

0.2 mi · 52 sec · White Oaks Drive

Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

289 ft · 12 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Arrive at destination

Red Oaks Drive

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour and 38-minute drive, starting your trip in the morning is generally a good idea to avoid potential midday traffic, especially on I-75. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $19, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly before embarking on the longest stretch of 52.3 miles on I-75. Since this is a relatively short trip, you can easily complete it in one go, but if you prefer a more relaxed pace, a brief stop for a stretch or snack would be perfectly manageable. Consider checking local traffic conditions before you depart, especially if traveling during peak hours.

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 62.1 miles from Ithaca, MI, or about 1h 24m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.3 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 27 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 62.1 miles or 1h 24m 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 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton Township, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Ithaca, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Ithaca, MI

This is one driving day of about 124.2 miles and 2h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Ithaca, 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 52.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Holly, MI

62 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

Chesaning, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Flint, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.1 miles from Ithaca, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

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

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

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grand Blanc, Michigan

2.4 mi

Cafe Immortelle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12482509858

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

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18104984909

Visit website

Coffee First Cafe & Bake Shoppe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15868385353

Visit website

Battle Alley Coffee Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Holly, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12482450512

Visit website

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18106359196

Visit website

North End Coffee Cafe Bake

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Fenton, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+18102080665

Visit website

LegaSea Aquarium & The Reptarium

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Utica, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+15868846941

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Ford Field Central Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Shelby Township, Michigan

+15867310300

Visit website

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18102373450

Visit website

Independence Oaks County Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Village of Clarkston, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm

+12486250877

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 9.5 and 122.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward M 57: Greenville, Chesaning

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward M 57: Greenville, Chesaning

66.9 mi into trip | ~1h 29m 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.

103.7 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

120 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | Romeo Plank Road

Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

122.8 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

$19.42 one way

$38.83 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$21.32	$42.64
premium	$4.89	$23.90	$47.80
diesel	$5.61	$27.42	$54.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	37.3	$13.04	$5.96
Efficient EV	31.1	$10.87	$4.97
EV Truck/SUV	49.7	$17.39	$7.95

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (65% 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

Ithaca, MI

Morning in Ithaca on Tuesday

Local time

6:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clinton Township, MI

Morning in Clinton Township on Tuesday

Local time

6:39 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

22 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 38m 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?

Your journey will feature a 49% highway share, indicating a balanced driving experience. You'll spend time on major arteries like I-75 and M-59, interspersed with segments on Brady Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 52.3 miles on I-75, allowing for a solid period of consistent driving. This route offers a mixed drive profile, meaning you’ll transition between faster highway speeds and potentially slower, more localized roads. Expect the character of the drive to evolve as you progress toward your destination.

49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 52.3 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 124.2 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 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 103.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,026 ft 610 ft

Total Climb

372 ft

Total Descent

556 ft

Highest Point

1,026 ft

~88.7 mi in

Elevation Range

416 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Ithaca, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 57: Greenville, Chesaning and M 59 East: Utica.

M 57: Greenville

9.5 mi in | ~12m

Chesaning

9.5 mi in | ~12m

M 59 East: Utica

103.7 mi in | ~2h 8m

About the Cities

Starting in Ithaca, MI

Full guide →

Ithaca is a city in Central Michigan. It has a historic downtown district, some beautiful historic buildings, parks and annual events.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 124.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 52.3 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.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Ithaca, MI to Clinton Township, MI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Detroit Kid City - Clinton Township

Cafe Immortelle

Detroit Kid City - Clinton Township

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

Coffee First Cafe & Bake Shoppe

Battle Alley Coffee Co.

Fireside Coffee Co

North End Coffee Cafe Bake

LegaSea Aquarium & The Reptarium

Flint Children's Museum

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Ford Field Central Park

Sloan Museum of Discovery

Independence Oaks County Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Ithaca, MI

Clinton Township, MI

Same local time

22 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 38m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Ithaca, MI

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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