Sharon, MI to Clinton Township, MI is 210.5 miles and takes about 4h 2m via I 75, M 59, and Fletcher Road Southeast, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a drive that's predominantly on major highways, making for efficient travel between these two points. It's a straightforward route, ideal if you're looking for a direct way to get from one Michigan location to the other without significant detours or complex navigation.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
105.2 miles from Sharon, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
165.6 mi
2h 51m
M 59
16 mi
20m
Fletcher Road Southeast
12 mi
21m
North Higgins Lake Drive
4.4 mi
6m
West Fletcher Road
4 mi
6m
South Military Road
1.9 mi
3m
Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
West Federal Highway
1.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 165.6 mi, about 2h 51m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 74 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,208 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,346
Quietest
2 AM
~97 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.8×
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 Sharon, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on South Military Road
0.2 mi·31 sec·South Military Road
2
Turn left onto West Sharon Road
0.3 mi·34 sec·West Sharon Road
3
Continue on Fletcher Road Southeast
12 mi·21 min·Fletcher Road Southeast
4
Continue on West Fletcher Road
4.0 mi·6 min·West Fletcher Road
5
Turn right onto South Military Road
1.7 mi·3 min·South Military Road
6
Turn left onto North Higgins Lake Drive
4.4 mi·6 min·North Higgins Lake Drive
7
Continue on OLD 76
1.3 mi·1 min·West Federal Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 South
9
Merge onto I 75
118 mi·2 hr·I 75
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi·11 min·I 75; US 23
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
37 mi·39 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 77AToward M 59 East: UticaUse the right lane.
13
Merge onto M 59
16 mi·20 min·M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
112 ft·2 sec·Romeo Plank Road
16
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi·11 sec·Romeo Plank Road
17
Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue
123 ft·2 sec·Cass Avenue
18
Continue on Cass Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Cass Avenue
19
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi·2 min·Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi·52 sec·White Oaks Drive
21
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft·12 sec·Red Oaks Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 2m estimated drive time, leaving Sharon, MI in the morning should allow you to reach Clinton Township, MI with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this drive in a single day. The fuel cost is estimated at $33, so plan accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 165.6 miles on I 75, as services can be spread out between exits. The predominantly highway profile means you'll want to be aware of traffic conditions on I 75 as you get closer to urban areas.
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 105.2 miles from Sharon, MI, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.6 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 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.2 miles or 2h 4m 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 14m
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 Sharon, 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 Sharon, MI
This is one driving day of about 210.5 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Sharon, 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 165.6 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 153.2 and 209 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
153.2 mi into trip|~2h 53m 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
190 mi into trip|~3h 33m 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
5
190.3 mi into trip|~3h 33m in|M 59
Merge onto M 59
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
206.3 mi into trip|~3h 54m in|Romeo Plank Road
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
209 mi into trip|~3h 58m in|Moravian Drive
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.11 one way
$70.23 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$38.16
$76.33
premium
$5.26
$43.58
$87.17
diesel
$6.18
$51.21
$102.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.2
0
$22.10
$10.10
Efficient EV
52.6
0
$18.42
$8.42
EV Truck/SUV
84.2
1
$29.47
$13.47
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Sharon, MI
Morning
in Sharon on Tuesday
Local time
8:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
W 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Clinton Township, MI
Morning
in Clinton Township on Tuesday
Local time
8:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Sunny
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.
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
1 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
4h 2m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 79% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on the interstate. The longest stretch you'll encounter is 165.6 miles on I 75. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads as you approach your destination, with Fletcher Road Southeast being one of the final segments. Be prepared for a high volume of exits and merging traffic as you navigate the interstate portion.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 165.6 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and M 59. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 153.2 miles in near I 75.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 210.5 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: at 153.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 190 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 190.3 miles (M 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,346 ft607 ft
Total Climb
768 ft
Total Descent
1,220 ft
Highest Point
1,346 ft
~45.1 mi in
Elevation Range
739 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 Sharon, MI to Clinton Township, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 East: Utica along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 2m. Total distance: 210.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 165.6 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 17 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 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 153.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 190 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 190.3 miles (M 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Clinton Township, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
