Spanning 120.5 miles across the Michigan landscape, this trip from Midland to Clinton Township is a straightforward journey typically taking about 1 hour and 56 minutes. Since the entire route sits within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition between these two communities. Budgeting approximately $18 for fuel makes this an affordable trek for a quick getaway or a necessary visit. Because the total duration is under two hours, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Whether you are heading south for business or pleasure, this direct path offers a manageable time commitment for any driver.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
60.2 miles from Midland, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
84.1 mi
1h 30m
M 59
16 mi
20m
Lyon Road
14.7 mi
15m
Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Romeo Plank Road
1.2 mi
1m
Moravian Drive
1.2 mi
2m
West Buttles Street
0.7 mi
1m
White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 84.1 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midland, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on M 20
0.1 mi·19 sec·Jerome Street
2
Turn right onto US 10 BUS; M 20
0.7 mi·1 min·West Buttles Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn straight onto US 10 BUS; M 20
15 mi·15 min·Lyon Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 140AToward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
5
Merge onto I 75; US 23
36 mi·38 min·I 75; US 23
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi·11 min·I 75; US 23
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
37 mi·39 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 77AToward M 59 East: UticaUse the right lane.
9
Merge onto M 59
16 mi·20 min·M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
112 ft·2 sec·Romeo Plank Road
12
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi·11 sec·Romeo Plank Road
13
Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue
123 ft·2 sec·Cass Avenue
14
Continue on Cass Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Cass Avenue
15
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi·2 min·Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi·52 sec·White Oaks Drive
17
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft·12 sec·Red Oaks Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 56 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns. Since there are zero scheduled stops in this data, you should decide ahead of time if you want to pull over for a break or push through the entire 120.5-mile distance in one go. Keep in mind that because this is a turn-heavy local drive, you may want to double-check your GPS navigation before leaving to ensure you are comfortable with the specific local road transitions. Having your $18 fuel budget set aside early will keep your travel logistics simple. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by choosing your own preferred pace for the trip.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 60.2 miles from Midland, MI, or about 1h 5m 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 27 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.2 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
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 Midland, 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 Midland, MI
This is one driving day of about 120.5 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Midland, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 116.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 10 BUS; M 20 / West Buttles Street
Turn right onto US 10 BUS; M 20 / West Buttles Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
15.5 mi into trip|~17m 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
63.2 mi into trip|~1h 9m 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
100 mi into trip|~1h 48m 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
116.3 mi into trip|~2h 9m in|Romeo Plank Road
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.84 one way
$37.68 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.68
$41.37
premium
$4.89
$23.19
$46.38
diesel
$5.61
$26.60
$53.21
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: 42.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.2
0
$12.65
$5.78
Efficient EV
30.1
0
$10.54
$4.82
EV Truck/SUV
48.2
0
$16.87
$7.71
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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 Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Midland, MI
Late night
in Midland on Sunday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clinton Township, MI
Late night
in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
18 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 17m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as the route relies on navigating through various local roads. You will start your journey by navigating West Buttles Street and Lyon Road before transitioning toward I-75 South. Because the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on local road navigation rather than high-speed cruising. Interestingly, your longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on West Buttles Street, highlighting the frequent turns and transitions you will encounter throughout the trip. Prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention on the local road network.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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 M 59. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 10 BUS; M 20 / West Buttles Street.
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 14 significant decision points across 120.5 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 0.1 miles (US 10 BUS; M 20 / West Buttles Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Midland, MI to Clinton Township, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 East: Utica along the way.
M 59 East: Utica
100 mi in|~1h 48m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 120.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 10 BUS; M 20 / West Buttles Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
