Orangeville to Clinton Township is 166 miles and takes about 3h 21m via I 94, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a mixed driving experience, as this route balances highway cruising with surface road travel. It's a straightforward drive for a single day, making it a practical option for moving between locations or for a quick regional visit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83 miles from Orangeville, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 41m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
66.8 mi
1h 11m
M 14
22.2 mi
23m
I 96
9.2 mi
9m
M 89
8 mi
9m
Groesbeck Highway
7.4 mi
12m
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.8 mi
7m
West Michigan Avenue
6.1 mi
10m
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 66.8 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orangeville, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
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Start on Damon Street
41 ft·1 sec·Damon Street
2
Continue on Marsh Road
0.2 mi·25 sec·Marsh Road
3
Turn sharp right onto Damon Street
371 ft·17 sec·Damon Street
4
Turn left onto Nine Mile Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Nine Mile Road
5
Turn right onto Lindsey Road
2.9 mi·4 min·Lindsey Road
6
Turn left onto West Pine Lake Road
0.9 mi·1 min·West Pine Lake Road
7
Turn right onto South Enzian Road
3.0 mi·4 min·South Enzian Road
8
Turn left onto 3 Mile Road
0.7 mi·1 min·3 Mile Road
9
Turn right onto Norris Road
0.2 mi·12 sec·Norris Road
10
Continue on Milo Road
1.3 mi·1 min·Milo Road
11
Turn right onto Lockshore Road
2.5 mi·3 min·Lockshore Road
12
Continue on North 32nd Street
0.6 mi·53 sec·North 32nd Street
13
Continue on M 43
2.4 mi·3 min·North 32nd Street
14
Turn left onto M 89
0.5 mi·33 sec·East D Avenue
15
Continue on M 89
8.0 mi·9 min·M 89
16
Continue on M 89
0.2 mi·17 sec·M-89
17
Continue on M 89
6.1 mi·10 min·West Michigan Avenue
18
Turn right onto M 89
0.2 mi·17 sec·South Washington Avenue
19
Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·West Hamblin Avenue
20
Continue on I 94 BL
352 ft·8 sec·Hamblin Street
21
Turn right onto I 94 BL
2.0 mi·2 min·East Michigan Avenue
22
Turn right onto I 94 BL
55 ft·4 sec·I 94 BL
23
Continue on I 94 BL; M 96
0.1 mi·7 sec·East Columbia Avenue
24
Merge onto I 94 BL; M 96
3.1 mi·3 min·East Michigan Avenue
25
Turn sharp left onto I 94 BL; M 311
349 ft·6 sec·11 Mile Road
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
27
Merge onto I 94
67 mi·1 hr 11 min·I 94
28
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
4.7 mi·5 min·M 14
Exit 171Toward M 14: Plymouth
29
Keep right at fork onto M 14
2.4 mi·2 min·M 14
Toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
30
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
15 mi·16 min·M 14
Exit 42Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, LivoniaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on I 96
9.2 mi·9 min·I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
5.3 mi·5 min·Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Toward I 96 Express: DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 186BToward Davison AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Continue on M 8
2.2 mi·5 min·M 8
35
Continue on M 8
1.3 mi·1 min·Davison Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward I 75: Flint, ToledoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I 75 North: FlintUse the slight left lane.
38
Merge onto I 75
4.6 mi·4 min·North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 61Toward I 696: Lansing, Port HuronUse the slight right lane.
40
Keep slight right at fork onto I-75 North to I-696 East
0.4 mi·52 sec·I-75 North to I-696 East
Toward I 696 East: Port HuronUse the slight right lane.
41
Continue on I 696
6.8 mi·7 min·Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 26Toward M 97: Groesbeck HighwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road
0.5 mi·59 sec·East 11 Mile Road
44
Turn left onto M 97
7.4 mi·12 min·Groesbeck Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
45
Turn left onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Harrington Street
Use the left lane.
46
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi·17 sec·Moravian Drive
Use the left lane.
47
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi·52 sec·White Oaks Drive
48
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft·12 sec·Red Oaks Drive
49
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 21m duration, leaving Orangeville in the morning will get you to Clinton Township with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your breaks. The $26 fuel estimate is a good baseline for budgeting, though actual costs may vary. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially as you get closer to Clinton Township, as congestion can impact your travel time. This 166-mile route is manageable in a single day, so you can depart when it's most convenient.
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 83 miles from Orangeville, MI, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.8 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 37 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 38m
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 Orangeville, 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 Orangeville, MI
This is one driving day of about 166 miles and 3h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Orangeville, 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 94 for about 66.8 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 32
5 decision points cluster between mile 36.5 and 149.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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36.5 mi into trip|~50m in
Take the exit toward I 94 East: Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
9
110.6 mi into trip|~2h 10m in|M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
7
134.9 mi into trip|~2h 36m in|I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express) toward I 96 Express: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 96 Express: Downtown
7
140.2 mi into trip|~2h 42m in
Take the exit toward Davison Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 186B
Toward Davison Avenue
8
149.5 mi into trip|~2h 56m in
Take the exit toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 61
Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.95 one way
$51.90 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$28.49
$56.99
premium
$4.89
$31.95
$63.89
diesel
$5.61
$36.65
$73.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.8
0
$17.43
$7.97
Efficient EV
41.5
0
$14.52
$6.64
EV Truck/SUV
66.4
0
$23.24
$10.62
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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 20, 2026
Origin
Orangeville, MI
Morning
in Orangeville on Tuesday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clinton Township, MI
Morning
in Clinton Township on Tuesday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
19 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
3h 21m 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?
You'll spend about 57% of this 166-mile trip on highways, primarily I 94, I 96, and M 14. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 66.8 miles on I 94. After the highway segments, expect to transition to surface roads for the remainder of the drive. Pay attention as you approach more populated areas where exits become more frequent.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
49 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.8 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 36.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 166 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 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 110.6 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134.9 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): 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.
Between Orangeville, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East, M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia, Toledo and Port Huron - among others.
M 14: Plymouth
103.5 mi in|~2h 3m|via M 14
M 14 East
108.2 mi in|~2h 8m|via M 14
M 14 East: Plymouth
110.6 mi in|~2h 10m|via M 14
Livonia
110.6 mi in|~2h 10m|via M 14
Toledo
144 mi in|~2h 50m
Port Huron
149.5 mi in|~2h 56m
M 97: Groesbeck Highway
156.9 mi in|~3h 5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 21m. Total distance: 166 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 66.8 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 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 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 110.6 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134.9 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Clinton Township, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
