Origin
Linden, MI
Morning in Linden on Tuesday
Local time
8:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Linden, MI to Clinton Township, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
56 mi
90 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Linden, MI
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Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
Linden, MI to Clinton Township, MI is 56 miles and takes about 1 hour 16 minutes via I-75 South, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, specifically Michigan, connecting two points in the same state. It's a relatively short trip, mostly on interstate highway, making it a practical choice for a quick commute or a straightforward day trip. You'll find the journey straightforward, with minimal fuss and a predictable travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-75 South | 23.7 mi | 25m |
| M 59 | 16 mi | 20m |
| Grange Hall Road | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| West Silver Lake Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Cass Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Romeo Plank Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Moravian Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I-75 South
— 23.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Linden, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on South Bridge Street
111 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Bridge Street
2
Turn right onto East Broad Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broad Street
3
Continue on High Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
High Street
4
Continue on West Silver Lake Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
West Silver Lake Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on Grange Hall Road
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Grange Hall Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 75 South
8
Merge onto I 75
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I-75 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 77A
Toward M 59 East: Utica
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto M 59
16 mi
·
20 min
·
M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
13
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
14
Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
Cass Avenue
15
Continue on Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cass Avenue
16
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
18
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
12 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28 miles from Linden, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 11.8 and 54.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 75 / I-75 South
Merge onto I 75 / I-75 South
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
35.5 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
5
35.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
M 59
Merge onto M 59
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
51.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
Romeo Plank Road
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
54.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
Moravian Drive
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.75 one way
$17.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.61 | $19.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.78 | $21.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.36 | $24.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.84 | $3.58 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Clinton Township, MI
Morning in Clinton Township on Tuesday
Local time
8:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Sunny
ESE 2 to 8 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 9:56AM EDT until April 17 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 9:29AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
1h 16m 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 offers a mixed drive, with 42% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion on I-75 South, including a longest stretch of 23.7 miles without needing to exit. The initial part of the drive might involve local roads like Grange Hall Road before merging onto the faster pace of M-59 and then I-75 South. Expect a transition from potentially slower local traffic to consistent highway speeds for the bulk of your travel time.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.7 mi on I-75 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in near I 75 / I-75 South.
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 56 miles you will encounter 11 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 11.8 miles (I 75 / I-75 South): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.8 miles (M 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Linden, MI to Clinton Township, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 East: Utica along the way.
M 59 East: Utica
35.5 mi in
|
~46m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 56 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.7 miles on I-75 South. 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.8 miles (I 75 / I-75 South): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.8 miles (M 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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