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Trip from Saint Louis, MI to Clinton Township, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 34m

Distance

128.1 mi

206 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 24m ★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Saint Louis, MI, MI

Saint Louis, MI

Amicia Short

Downtown Clinton Township, MI, MI

Clinton Township, MI

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Trip Overview

This 128.1-mile drive from Saint Louis to Clinton Township is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 34 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes I-75, Gratiot Road, and M-59, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of around $20, this journey through Michigan's Midwest region is quite budget-friendly. You'll find it to be a straightforward drive, perfect for a weekend excursion or a quick relocation. Consider the number of stops recommended, which is just one, to break up the drive.

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

64.1 miles from Saint Louis, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 71 mi 1h 16m
Gratiot Road 16.7 mi 19m
M 59 16 mi 20m
East Monroe Road 10.4 mi 14m
West Saginaw Street 2.3 mi 4m
East Holland Avenue 2 mi 2m
Rust Avenue Bridge 1.6 mi 2m
Cass Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 71 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Louis, MI and Clinton Township, MI.

1

Start on North Main Street

173 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn left onto M 46

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Washington Street
3

Continue on M 46

5.4 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road
4

Continue on M 46

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Saginaw Street
5

Continue on M 46

5.0 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road
6

Continue on M 46

1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Road
7

Continue on M 46

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Saginaw Street
8

Continue on M 46

0.4 mi · 48 sec · East Saginaw Street
9

Continue on M 46

4.1 mi · 4 min · Gratiot Road
10

Continue on M 46

0.2 mi · 11 sec · North Saginaw Street
11

Continue on M 46

0.6 mi · 38 sec · West Saginaw Street
12

Continue on M 46

11 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road
13

Continue on M 46

1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn right onto M 46

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Stephens Street
15

Continue on M 46

464 ft · 6 sec · Rust Street
16

Continue on M 46

1.6 mi · 2 min · Rust Avenue Bridge
17

Continue on M 46

0.3 mi · 23 sec · South Warren Avenue
18

Turn right onto M 46

2.0 mi · 2 min · East Holland Avenue
Use the right lane.
19

Enter roundabout

238 ft · 13 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
20

Continue

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
21

Merge onto I 75; US 23

23 mi · 24 min · I 75; US 23
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23

11 mi · 11 min · I 75; US 23
23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

37 mi · 39 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 77A Toward M 59 East: Utica Use the right lane.
25

Merge onto M 59

16 mi · 20 min · M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
27

Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

112 ft · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road
28

Continue on Romeo Plank Road

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Romeo Plank Road
29

Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue

123 ft · 2 sec · Cass Avenue
30

Continue on Cass Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue
31

Turn right onto Moravian Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
32

Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

0.2 mi · 52 sec · White Oaks Drive
33

Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

289 ft · 12 sec · Red Oaks Drive
34

Arrive at destination

Red Oaks Drive

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 34-minute duration, leaving Saint Louis in the morning should allow you to reach Clinton Township by midday, avoiding peak traffic. With only one recommended stop, you can plan your break strategically along the 128.1-mile journey. The longest stretch without a major road change is 71 miles on I-75, which might be a good point to consider a quick rest or fuel top-off if needed, especially with the estimated $20 fuel cost. This drive is well within the capabilities of a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.1 miles from Saint Louis, MI, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71 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 28 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 64.1 miles or 1h 18m 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 1m

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 Saint Louis, 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 Saint Louis, MI

This is one driving day of about 128.1 miles and 2h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Saint Louis, 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 75 for about 71 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Holly, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Holly, MI

64 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Freeland, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Flint, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.1 miles from Saint Louis, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Detroit Kid City - Clinton Township

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clinton Township, Michigan

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 128.1
Visit website

Cafe Immortelle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 109.8

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12482509858

Visit website

Detroit Kid City - Clinton Township

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 128.1

Clinton Township, Michigan

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 73.2

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18104984909

Visit website

Coffee First Cafe & Bake Shoppe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 119

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15868385353

Visit website

Battle Alley Coffee Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 82.4

Holly, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12482450512

Visit website

LegaSea Aquarium & The Reptarium

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 119

Utica, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+15868846941

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 64.1

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Ford Field Central Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 119

Shelby Township, Michigan

+15867310300

Visit website

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 64.1

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18102373450

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 64.1

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Michigan Heroes Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 45.8

Frankenmuth, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19896528005

Visit website

Independence Oaks County Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 91.5

Village of Clarkston, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm

+12486250877

Visit website

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 36.4 and 126.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
36.4 mi into trip | ~47m in

Enter roundabout toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
6
70.8 mi into trip | ~1h 25m 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
107.6 mi into trip | ~2h 4m 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
123.9 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in | Romeo Plank Road

Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
126.7 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | Moravian Drive

Turn right onto Moravian Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.03 one way

$40.05 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $21.99 $43.98
premium $4.89 $24.65 $49.30
diesel $5.61 $28.28 $56.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.8 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 38.4 0 $13.45 $6.15
Efficient EV 32 0 $11.21 $5.12
EV Truck/SUV 51.2 0 $17.93 $8.20

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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

Saint Louis, MI

Evening in Saint Louis on Sunday

Local time

5:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clinton Township, MI

Evening in Clinton Township on Sunday

Local time

5:51 PM

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

4 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 34m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive that's about 55% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads like I-75. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 71 miles on I-75, so there are opportunities for sustained driving. However, the route also incorporates Gratiot Road and M-59, suggesting a transition to more local or arterial roads as you approach your destination. This mix provides a varied driving experience, moving from interstate cruising to more urban or suburban thoroughfares.

55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 36.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

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 128.1 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 36.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.6 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.

On the drive from Saint Louis, MI to Clinton Township, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 East: Utica along the way.

M 59 East: Utica

107.6 mi in | ~2h 4m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 128.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 71 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. 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 36.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.6 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.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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