Petersburg, MI to Clinton Township, MI is 83.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 43 minutes via I 94 and US 23, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Michigan, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a predominantly highway experience for this relatively short trip. It's a practical route for getting from point A to point B without extensive detours, making it a good option for a single-day journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.8 miles from Petersburg, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
50.7 mi
59m
US 23
21.6 mi
23m
Gratiot Avenue
3.2 mi
5m
Ida West Road
2.7 mi
4m
South Groesbeck Highway
1.4 mi
2m
Metropolitan Parkway
1.2 mi
2m
Harrington Street
0.6 mi
1m
East Center Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 50.7 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petersburg, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on Saline Street
26 ft·5 sec·Saline Street
2
Turn left onto East Center Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·East Center Street
3
Turn left onto Division Street
400 ft·8 sec·Division Street
4
Continue on Ida West Road
2.7 mi·4 min·Ida West Road
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward US 23 North: Ann Arbor
6
Merge onto US 23
22 mi·23 min·US 23
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·35 sec
Toward I 94 BL East: Detroit, AirportsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 94
51 mi·59 min·I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 231Toward M 3Use the slight left lane.
11
Turn straight onto M 3
3.2 mi·5 min·Gratiot Avenue
12
Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
385 ft·6 sec·Metropolitan Parkway
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
1.2 mi·2 min·Metropolitan Parkway
Use the left lane.
14
Turn sharp right onto M 97
1.4 mi·2 min·South Groesbeck Highway
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Harrington Street
Use the left lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi·17 sec·Moravian Drive
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi·52 sec·White Oaks Drive
18
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft·12 sec·Red Oaks Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of about 1 hour 43 minutes, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart at any time of day and still arrive with plenty of daylight. There are no specific recommended stops mentioned, so you can choose to make a quick fuel stop or grab a bite if needed, but it's not essential for this distance. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Clinton Township, as the longest stretch without a major interchange on I 94 is over 50 miles.
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 41.8 miles from Petersburg, MI, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.7 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 18 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.8 miles or 49m 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 23m
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 Petersburg, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Petersburg, MI
This is one driving day of about 83.6 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Petersburg, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 50.7 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 0 and 83.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Center Street
Turn left onto East Center Street
Navigation decision point
8
25 mi into trip|~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports
7
76.2 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward M 3
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 231
Toward M 3
7
81.2 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|M 97 / South Groesbeck Highway
Turn sharp right onto M 97 / South Groesbeck Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
83.2 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|Moravian Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.07 one way
$26.14 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.35
$28.70
premium
$4.89
$16.09
$32.18
diesel
$5.61
$18.46
$36.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.1
0
$8.78
$4.01
Efficient EV
20.9
0
$7.31
$3.34
EV Truck/SUV
33.4
0
$11.70
$5.35
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Petersburg, MI
Morning
in Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clinton Township, MI
Morning
in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
10:25 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
17 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
1h 43m 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?
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 88% of the journey taking place on major roads like I 94 and US 23. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 50.7 miles on I 94, which offers a consistent pace. While Gratiot Avenue is part of the main roads, the majority of the drive will be on faster, limited-access highways. The character is primarily that of efficient travel, prioritizing getting you to your destination quickly.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.7 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Center Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 25 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Petersburg, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward Chicago, Airports and M 3.
Chicago
24.8 mi in|~29m
Airports
25 mi in|~29m
M 3
76.2 mi in|~1h 29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 83.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.7 miles on I 94. 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 25 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
