Solon, MI to Clinton Township, MI is 250.2 miles and takes about 5h 2m via I 75 and US 10, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, entirely within Michigan. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface roads as you make your way across the state. With a single recommended day of travel, this route is well-suited for a straightforward drive, getting you to your destination without requiring an overnight stay.
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
125.1 miles from Solon, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 42m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
84.1 mi
1h 30m
US 10
57 mi
57m
West M-115 Highway
55.6 mi
1h 16m
M 59
16 mi
20m
County Road 633
10.9 mi
17m
North M-37 Highway
6.9 mi
9m
North West Silver Lake Road
3.7 mi
5m
South Solon Road
2.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 84.1 mi, about 1h 30m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 29 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,726 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,720
Quietest
2 AM
~137 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
19.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Solon, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
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Start on CR 616
0.3 mi·28 sec·East Alpine Road
2
Turn straight onto CR 616
336 ft·5 sec·East Hoxie Road
3
Continue on CR 616
0.2 mi·18 sec·East White Road
4
Turn right onto South Solon Road
2.1 mi·2 min·South Solon Road
5
Turn right onto M 72
0.2 mi·22 sec·East Traverse Highway
6
Turn left onto Tilton Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Tilton Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto Cedar Run Road
1.7 mi·2 min·Cedar Run Road
8
Turn right onto Strait Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Strait Road
9
Turn left onto CR 610
0.1 mi·12 sec·North Long Lake Road
10
Continue on East Long Lake Road
2.1 mi·2 min·East Long Lake Road
11
Turn left onto Secor Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Secor Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto CR 633
3.7 mi·5 min·North West Silver Lake Road
13
Continue on CR 633
11 mi·17 min·County Road 633
14
Continue on North 13 Road
0.7 mi·1 min·North 13 Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto M 37
6.9 mi·9 min·North M-37 Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto M 115
210 ft·2 sec·West M-115 Highway
17
Continue on M 115
354 ft·5 sec·West M-115 Highway
18
Merge onto M 115
55 mi·1 hr 16 min·West M-115 Highway
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Toward US 10 East: Clare
20
Merge onto US 10
11 mi·10 min·US 10
21
Take the exit onto US 10
46 mi·46 min·US 10
Toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 140AToward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
23
Merge onto I 75; US 23
36 mi·38 min·I 75; US 23
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi·11 min·I 75; US 23
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
37 mi·39 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 77AToward M 59 East: UticaUse the right lane.
27
Merge onto M 59
16 mi·20 min·M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
29
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
112 ft·2 sec·Romeo Plank Road
30
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi·11 sec·Romeo Plank Road
31
Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue
123 ft·2 sec·Cass Avenue
32
Continue on Cass Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Cass Avenue
33
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi·2 min·Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
34
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi·52 sec·White Oaks Drive
35
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft·12 sec·Red Oaks Drive
36
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour estimated drive time, leaving Solon in the morning should allow you ample time to reach Clinton Township before evening. The route includes one recommended stop, so plan for a break roughly halfway through your drive, perhaps around the 84.1-mile mark on I 75. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $39, and consider topping up before you head out to ensure a smooth trip. This is a manageable one-day drive, offering flexibility in your departure time.
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 125.1 miles from Solon, MI, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.1 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 55 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.1 miles or 2h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 7m
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 Solon, 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 Solon, MI
This is one driving day of about 250.2 miles and 5h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Solon, 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 84.1 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 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 145.2 and 248.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
145.2 mi into trip|~3h 2m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 140A
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
6
192.9 mi into trip|~3h 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
229.7 mi into trip|~4h 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
6
246 mi into trip|~4h 54m in|Romeo Plank Road
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
248.7 mi into trip|~4h 59m in|Moravian Drive
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.95 one way
$73.90 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg88 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$40.79
$81.58
premium
$4.72
$46.45
$92.91
diesel
$4.80
$47.24
$94.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
75.1
0
$26.27
$12.01
Efficient EV
62.6
0
$21.89
$10.01
EV Truck/SUV
100.1
1
$35.03
$16.01
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Solon, MI
Afternoon
in Solon on Sunday
Local time
1:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Areas Of Smoke
NW 10 to 15 mph33% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 6:07AM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 4:41AM EDT until July 18 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Destination
Clinton Township, MI
Afternoon
in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
1:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 8 to 15 mph72% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 6:07AM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 4:41AM EDT until July 18 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
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
16 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
5h 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore
Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450’ above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna make up the natural world of Sleeping Bear Dunes. High dunes afford spectacula...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is about 56% highway, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 84.1 miles on I 75. After leaving the interstate, you'll transition to a mixed highway and surface road profile. Expect to encounter more frequent exits and potentially slower speeds as you move away from the primary interstate corridors and onto US 10 and West M-115 Highway.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.1 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 145.2 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 250.2 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 145.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 192.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 229.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,343 ft601 ft
Total Climb
1,145 ft
Total Descent
1,167 ft
Highest Point
1,343 ft
~53.6 mi in
Elevation Range
742 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Solon, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward Bay City and M 59 East: Utica.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 2m. Total distance: 250.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 84.1 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 145.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 192.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 229.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.1 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.
