Manton to Clinton Township is 214.2 miles and takes about 4h 4m via I 75 and US 10, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, traversing the Midwest region from north to south. Given its relatively short duration, it's a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day, making it ideal for a quick getaway or efficient travel. The route utilizes major highways for the majority of its length, suggesting a generally smooth and predictable travel experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.1 miles from Manton, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
84.1 mi
1h 30m
US 10
57 mi
57m
East M-115 Highway
34.9 mi
47m
M 59
16 mi
20m
US 131 Business
15 mi
15m
Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Romeo Plank Road
1.2 mi
1m
Moravian Drive
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 84.1 mi, about 1h 30m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 29 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,726 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,720
Quietest
2 AM
~137 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
19.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manton, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on West Main Street
177 ft·5 sec·West Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 131 BUS
0.5 mi·58 sec·South Michigan Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 131 BUS; M 42
0.4 mi·33 sec·East 7th Street
4
Continue on US 131 BUS; M 42
0.3 mi·33 sec·East M-42 Highway
5
Take the ramp onto US 131 BUS
0.3 mi·35 sec·US 131 BUS
6
Continue on US 131 Business
15 mi·15 min·US 131 Business
7
Take the exit onto M 55
0.4 mi·1 min·M 55
Toward M 115, M 55 West: Frankfort, Clare
8
Turn left onto M 115; M 55
35 mi·47 min·East M-115 Highway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Toward US 10 East: Clare
10
Merge onto US 10
11 mi·10 min·US 10
11
Take the exit onto US 10
46 mi·46 min·US 10
Toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 140AToward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
13
Merge onto I 75; US 23
36 mi·38 min·I 75; US 23
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi·11 min·I 75; US 23
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
37 mi·39 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 77AToward M 59 East: UticaUse the right lane.
17
Merge onto M 59
16 mi·20 min·M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
19
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
112 ft·2 sec·Romeo Plank Road
20
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi·11 sec·Romeo Plank Road
21
Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue
123 ft·2 sec·Cass Avenue
22
Continue on Cass Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Cass Avenue
23
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi·2 min·Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi·52 sec·White Oaks Drive
25
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft·12 sec·Red Oaks Drive
26
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, departing in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Clinton Township comfortably. While the drive is manageable in one day, you'll have flexibility for an optional stop if you wish. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 84.1 miles on I 75, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer highway segments. Given the $33 estimated fuel cost, you should have no trouble finding affordable options along the main corridors.
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 107.1 miles from Manton, MI, or about 2h 2m 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 47 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.1 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 15m
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 Manton, 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 Manton, MI
This is one driving day of about 214.2 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Manton, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 109.2 and 212.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
109.2 mi into trip|~2h 4m 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
156.9 mi into trip|~2h 55m 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
193.7 mi into trip|~3h 35m 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
209.9 mi into trip|~3h 56m in|Romeo Plank Road
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
212.7 mi into trip|~4h in|Moravian Drive
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.63 one way
$63.26 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$34.92
$69.84
premium
$4.72
$39.77
$79.54
diesel
$4.80
$40.45
$80.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.3
0
$22.49
$10.28
Efficient EV
53.6
0
$18.74
$8.57
EV Truck/SUV
85.7
1
$29.99
$13.71
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Manton, MI
Morning
in Manton on Sunday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Areas Of Smoke
N 0 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 4:47PM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 2:47PM EDT until July 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Destination
Clinton Township, MI
Morning
in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Areas Of Smoke
N 7 to 15 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 4:47PM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 2:47PM EDT until July 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord 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
9 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
4h 4m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 73% of this 214.2-mile drive on highways. Expect an 84.1-mile stretch on I 75, which means a significant portion of your travel will involve higher speeds and potentially more traffic merging. The route transitions to surface roads, specifically East M-115 Highway, for the remaining portion, offering a change of pace from the interstate. This shift will likely involve more varied speed limits and potentially more local traffic.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 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?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 109.2 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 214.2 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 109.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 156.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 193.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,449 ft600 ft
Total Climb
718 ft
Total Descent
1,235 ft
Highest Point
1,449 ft
~15.3 mi in
Elevation Range
849 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Manton, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 115, M 55 West: Frankfort, Clare, Bay City and M 59 East: Utica.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 4m. Total distance: 214.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). 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.
Yes — we found about 16 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 109.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 156.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 193.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Clinton Township, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
