Selma, MI to Clinton Township, MI is 433.3 miles and takes about 8h 10m via I 75, US 2, M-28/M-94, with a fuel budget near $69 and requires an overnight stop. This drive primarily stays within Michigan, traversing the Midwest region. With a recommended two days for the trip, you'll have ample time to break up the driving and make the most of your time on the road. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward, largely highway-based trip across the state.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
216.6 miles from Selma, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 17m 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/M-94
34.1 mi
40m
M 77
17.3 mi
20m
M 59
16 mi
20m
Tunteri Road
15.6 mi
21m
M 94
10.2 mi
15m
Selma Road
1.7 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 266 mi, about 4h 35m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 86 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,982 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,075
Quietest
2 AM
~86 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
23×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Selma, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
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Start on Selma Road
1.7 mi·4 min·Selma Road
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Continue on North Lawson Road
1.4 mi·5 min·North Lawson Road
3
Turn left onto M 94
10 mi·15 min·M 94
4
Turn right onto M 94
1.0 mi·1 min·Rock River Road
5
Turn left onto M 94
16 mi·21 min·Tunteri Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto M 28; M 94
34 mi·40 min·M-28/M-94
7
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
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Merge onto I 75
94 mi·1 hr 37 min·I 75
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
124 mi·2 hr 7 min·I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi·11 min·I 75; US 23
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
37 mi·39 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 77AToward M 59 East: UticaUse the right lane.
15
Merge onto M 59
16 mi·20 min·M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
17
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
112 ft·2 sec·Romeo Plank Road
18
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi·11 sec·Romeo Plank Road
19
Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue
123 ft·2 sec·Cass Avenue
20
Continue on Cass Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Cass Avenue
21
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi·2 min·Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi·52 sec·White Oaks Drive
23
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
Given the 8h 10m estimated drive time and 433.3 miles, this route is best split over two days. Plan to depart early on your first day to cover a substantial portion of the drive, perhaps stopping for the night around the halfway point. The longest continuous stretch is 266 miles on I 75, so be prepared for steady highway driving during that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you transition to US 2 and M-28/M-94, where services might be less frequent than on the interstate.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 216.6 miles from Selma, MI, or about 4h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 266 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 95 miles or 2h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 216.6 miles or 4h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 216.6 miles or 4h 17m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 58m
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 Selma, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Selma, MI
Aim for roughly 217 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Clinton Township, MI
Aim for roughly 217 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Selma, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 240.9 and 431.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
240.9 mi into trip|~4h 42m 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
6
376 mi into trip|~7h 1m 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.
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412.8 mi into trip|~7h 41m 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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429.1 mi into trip|~8h 2m in|Romeo Plank Road
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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431.9 mi into trip|~8h 6m in|Moravian Drive
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$72.28 one way
$144.56 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg152 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.62
$78.86
$157.73
premium
$5.25
$89.61
$179.22
diesel
$6.18
$105.41
$210.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$202–$312
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 151.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
130
1
$45.50
$20.80
Efficient EV
108.3
1
$37.91
$17.33
EV Truck/SUV
173.3
2
$60.66
$27.73
Gas CO2
152 kg
EV CO2
51 kg (66% 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Selma, MI
Evening
in Selma on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Mostly Clear
W 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Clinton Township, MI
Evening
in Clinton Township on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Clear
SW 5 mph0% chanceLive 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
3 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
8h 10m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
$25
near mile 44.8
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 76% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on the interstate. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 266 miles on I 75, which will likely involve dense exits and merging traffic as you navigate this major corridor. The remaining portion of your drive will transition to US 2 and M-28/M-94, offering a different driving experience as you move away from the interstate.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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 240.9 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 19 significant decision points across 433.3 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 240.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 376 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 412.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,411 ft601 ft
Total Climb
1,120 ft
Total Descent
1,586 ft
Highest Point
1,411 ft
~216.7 mi in
Elevation Range
810 ft
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 Selma, MI to Clinton Township, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.
Detroit
240.9 mi in|~4h 42m|via I 75
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 — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 217 miles on day one.
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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 240.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 376 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 412.8 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 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.4 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.
