Menominee, MI to Clinton Township, MI is 481.2 miles and takes about 9h 2m via I 75, with a fuel budget near $73 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, traversing Michigan for its entirety. Given the mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward drive. This route is best suited for an overnight trip, allowing you to break up the nearly 10 hours of driving time. Plan for two recommended stops to make the journey more comfortable.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
240.6 miles from Menominee, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
266 mi
4h 35m
West Lakeshore Drive
88.4 mi
1h 44m
North Shore Drive
54.3 mi
1h 8m
US-2/US-41/M-35
46 mi
55m
M 59
16 mi
20m
US 2
3.2 mi
3m
10th Street
1.8 mi
4m
Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 266 mi, about 4h 35m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 86 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,982 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,075
Quietest
2 AM
~86 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
23×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Menominee, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
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Start on 10th Avenue
107 ft·7 sec·10th Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 41
1.8 mi·4 min·10th Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto M 35
54 mi·1 hr 8 min·North Shore Drive
4
Continue on US 2; US 41; M 35
46 mi·55 min·US-2/US-41/M-35
5
Continue on US 2
88 mi·1 hr 44 min·West Lakeshore Drive
6
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi·3 min·US 2
7
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi·46 sec·US-2 West
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
9
Merge onto I 75
94 mi·1 hr 37 min·I 75
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
124 mi·2 hr 7 min·I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi·11 min·I 75; US 23
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
37 mi·39 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 77AToward M 59 East: UticaUse the right lane.
14
Merge onto M 59
16 mi·20 min·M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
112 ft·2 sec·Romeo Plank Road
17
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi·11 sec·Romeo Plank Road
18
Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue
123 ft·2 sec·Cass Avenue
19
Continue on Cass Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Cass Avenue
20
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi·2 min·Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi·52 sec·White Oaks Drive
22
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft·12 sec·Red Oaks Drive
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Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 9-hour duration, splitting this drive over two days is highly recommended. Aim to leave early in the morning on your first day to cover a substantial portion of the 481.2 miles. Your fuel cost is estimated at $73, so ensure you have sufficient funds or a reliable payment method. The longest stretch is over 260 miles, so plan your second stop strategically to break up the longest segment of driving. Keep an eye on the weather, especially if traveling during transitional seasons in Michigan.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 240.6 miles from Menominee, MI, or about 4h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 266 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 106 miles or 2h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 240.6 miles or 4h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 240.6 miles or 4h 44m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 50m
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 Menominee, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Menominee, MI
Aim for roughly 241 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Clinton Township, MI
Aim for roughly 241 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 106 miles from Menominee, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 266 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 288.7 and 479.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
288.7 mi into trip|~5h 34m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
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423.8 mi into trip|~7h 53m 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
460.7 mi into trip|~8h 32m 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
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476.9 mi into trip|~8h 54m in|Romeo Plank Road
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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479.7 mi into trip|~8h 58m in|Moravian Drive
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$80.27 one way
$160.54 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg168 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.62
$87.58
$175.16
premium
$5.25
$99.52
$199.03
diesel
$6.18
$117.06
$234.12
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$80
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$210–$320
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 168.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $51 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
144.4
1
$50.53
$23.10
Efficient EV
120.3
1
$42.11
$19.25
EV Truck/SUV
192.5
2
$67.37
$30.80
Gas CO2
168 kg
EV CO2
56 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Oct 20, 2026
Origin
Menominee, MI
Afternoon
in Menominee on Tuesday
Local time
3:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Clear
ENE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Clinton Township, MI
Afternoon
in Clinton Township on Tuesday
Local time
4:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Partly Cloudy
NNE 3 mph0% chanceLive 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
9h 2m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 66% of this route on highways, expect a significant portion to be on I 75. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is 266 miles on I 75. You'll transition from highways to surface roads like West Lakeshore Drive and North Shore Drive, likely encountering more local traffic and varied speed limits as you approach your destination. The dense network of exits on the highway sections means frequent opportunities to pull off for breaks.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 266 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and West Lakeshore Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 288.7 miles in near I 75.
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 15 significant decision points across 481.2 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 288.7 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 423.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 460.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,296 ft593 ft
Total Climb
1,198 ft
Total Descent
1,185 ft
Highest Point
1,296 ft
~275 mi in
Elevation Range
703 ft
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 Menominee, MI to Clinton Township, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.
The longest stretch is about 266 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 241 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 34 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 34 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 288.7 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 423.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 460.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.0 hours each way, a round trip means 18.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Clinton Township, MI before the return drive.
