Munising, MI to Clinton Township, MI is 404.6 miles and takes about 7h 24m via I 75 and US 2, with a fuel budget near $63 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Michigan. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making for a relatively straightforward trip. Plan for a single day of driving if you're looking to cover this distance efficiently.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
202.3 miles from Munising, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
266 mi
4h 35m
US 2
65.1 mi
1h 15m
M-28
35.1 mi
41m
M 77
17.3 mi
20m
M 59
16 mi
20m
Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Romeo Plank Road
1.2 mi
1m
Moravian Drive
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 266 mi, about 4h 35m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 43 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,882 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,736
Quietest
2 AM
~90 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
20.9×
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 Munising, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
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Start on M 28
115 ft·6 sec·East Munising Avenue
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Continue on M 28
0.2 mi·22 sec·Cedar Street
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Continue on M 28
35 mi·41 min·M-28
4
Turn sharp right onto M 77
17 mi·20 min·M 77
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At end of road, turn left onto US 2
65 mi·1 hr 15 min·US 2
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
7
Merge onto I 75
94 mi·1 hr 37 min·I 75
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
124 mi·2 hr 7 min·I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi·11 min·I 75; US 23
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
37 mi·39 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 77AToward M 59 East: UticaUse the right lane.
12
Merge onto M 59
16 mi·20 min·M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
112 ft·2 sec·Romeo Plank Road
15
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi·11 sec·Romeo Plank Road
16
Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue
123 ft·2 sec·Cass Avenue
17
Continue on Cass Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Cass Avenue
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Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi·2 min·Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi·52 sec·White Oaks Drive
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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
For this 7h 24m drive, starting early will give you ample daylight to complete the 404.6 miles. With only two recommended stops, you can strategically place them to break up the longest stretch on I 75. The fuel cost is estimated at $63, so ensure your tank is full before departing Munising. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 266-mile segment on I 75 where services might be less frequent.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 202.3 miles from Munising, MI, or about 3h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 266 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 89 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 202.3 miles or 3h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 12m
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 Munising, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Munising, MI
This is one driving day of about 404.6 miles and 7h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Munising, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 212.2 and 403.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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212.2 mi into trip|~3h 56m 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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347.3 mi into trip|~6h 15m 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
384.1 mi into trip|~6h 54m 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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400.4 mi into trip|~7h 16m in|Romeo Plank Road
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
403.1 mi into trip|~7h 20m in|Moravian Drive
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.75 one way
$119.50 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg142 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$65.96
$131.93
premium
$4.72
$75.12
$150.24
diesel
$4.80
$76.40
$152.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
121.4
1
$42.48
$19.42
Efficient EV
101.2
1
$35.40
$16.18
EV Truck/SUV
161.8
2
$56.64
$25.89
Gas CO2
142 kg
EV CO2
47 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Munising, MI
Late night
in Munising on Sunday
Local time
4:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Smoke
0 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Clinton Township, MI
Late night
in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
4:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Smoke
NE 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
83°F
Edenville, MI
202 mi in
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
10 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
7h 24m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coa...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
$25
near mile 14
Park Closure: Munising Falls Trail Closed Until Further Notice
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is mostly highway, with 82% of the 404.6 miles on major roads. You'll encounter a long stretch of 266 miles on I 75, indicating extended periods of consistent highway cruising. The remaining miles will transition you onto surface roads, likely with more frequent exits and slower speeds as you approach your destination.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 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 US 2. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 212.2 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 404.6 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 212.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 347.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 384.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,205 ft594 ft
Total Climb
1,125 ft
Total Descent
1,146 ft
Highest Point
1,205 ft
~202.3 mi in
Elevation Range
610 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Munising, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward Detroit and M 59 East: Utica.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 24m. Total distance: 404.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 24m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 266 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 212.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 347.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 384.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.4 hours each way, a round trip means 14.8 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.
