If you are planning a trip from Riverview to Clinton Township, expect a straightforward journey covering 208.8 miles. You will spend approximately 3 hours and 56 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. By utilizing a combination of I-96, I-69, and I-75, you can efficiently navigate through this portion of the Midwest. Budgeting about $32 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the trip. Since the drive is manageable in one stint, an overnight stay isn't necessary unless you prefer a slower pace. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that connects two points within Michigan seamlessly.
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
104.4 miles from Riverview, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 96
57.4 mi
1h 1m
I 69
51.5 mi
52m
I 75
38.7 mi
41m
US 131
20.7 mi
21m
M 59
16 mi
20m
South Cypress Avenue
8.7 mi
11m
22 Mile Road
3.9 mi
5m
Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 57.4 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverview, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
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Start on Croton Hardy Drive
1.1 mi·2 min·Croton Hardy Drive
2
Turn left
1.3 mi·1 min
3
Continue on this road
420 ft·6 sec·this road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto East 72nd Street
1.0 mi·1 min·East 72nd Street
5
Turn right onto South Cypress Avenue
8.7 mi·11 min·South Cypress Avenue
6
Continue on 22 Mile Road
3.9 mi·5 min·22 Mile Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·57 sec
Toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids
8
Merge onto US 131; M 46
21 mi·21 min·US 131; M 46
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 89AToward I 96 East, M 37 South: LansingUse the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 96; M 37
57 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 96; M 37
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
2.5 mi·2 min
Exit 89Toward I 69 East: Flint
12
Merge onto I 69
52 mi·52 min·I 69
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, DetroitUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
15
Merge onto I 75; US 23
1.9 mi·2 min·I 75; US 23
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
37 mi·39 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 77AToward M 59 East: UticaUse the right lane.
18
Merge onto M 59
16 mi·20 min·M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
20
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
112 ft·2 sec·Romeo Plank Road
21
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi·11 sec·Romeo Plank Road
22
Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue
123 ft·2 sec·Cass Avenue
23
Continue on Cass Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Cass Avenue
24
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi·2 min·Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi·52 sec·White Oaks Drive
26
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft·12 sec·Red Oaks Drive
27
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Trip Plan
To keep your travel stress-free, aim to depart early to avoid potential congestion on the major interstates. While the total duration is under four hours, planning for at least one stop will help you stay refreshed throughout the 208.8-mile journey. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the longer stretches, as the $32 estimate is a baseline that can fluctuate with idling or traffic conditions. Since this trip is well within a single day's range, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on local traffic patterns in the Michigan region. Use your single planned stop strategically to break up the monotony of the highway stretches.
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 104.4 miles from Riverview, MI, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.4 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 46 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.4 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 8m
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 Riverview, 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 Riverview, MI
This is one driving day of about 208.8 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Riverview, 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 96 for about 57.4 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 37.2 and 188.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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37.2 mi into trip|~45m in
Take the exit toward I 96 East, M 37 South: Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 89A
Toward I 96 East, M 37 South: Lansing
7
148.9 mi into trip|~2h 43m in
Take the exit toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
6
149.2 mi into trip|~2h 44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
6
151.5 mi into trip|~2h 47m 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
188.3 mi into trip|~3h 26m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.64 one way
$65.29 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$35.84
$71.68
premium
$4.89
$40.18
$80.36
diesel
$5.61
$46.10
$92.20
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.6
0
$21.92
$10.02
Efficient EV
52.2
0
$18.27
$8.35
EV Truck/SUV
83.5
1
$29.23
$13.36
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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 15, 2026
Origin
Riverview, MI
Late night
in Riverview on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clinton Township, MI
Late night
in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
4:11 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
5 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 56m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 81% of your time spent cruising on major interstates. You should be prepared for a consistent pace, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 57.4 miles along I-96. The route maintains a high-speed personality, prioritizing efficiency over local backroads. Because of the heavy reliance on I-96, I-69, and I-75, the experience is largely about interstate travel rather than technical driving or winding scenery. Expect a steady, predictable road environment that allows you to cover the distance quickly and reliably.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.4 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 37.2 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 21 significant decision points across 208.8 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 37.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 149.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Riverview, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 37 South: Lansing, Detroit and M 59 East: Utica.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 56m. Total distance: 208.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.4 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 37.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 149.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Clinton Township, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
