Origin
South Gull Lake, MI
Afternoon in South Gull Lake on Sunday
Local time
12:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Gull Lake, 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
3h
Distance
148.9 mi
240 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
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6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Gull Lake, MI
Kevin Carrera
Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
South Gull Lake, MI to Clinton Township, MI is 148.9 miles and takes about 3 hours via I 94 and M 14, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive connecting two points within Michigan's Midwest region. You'll primarily be on major interstates, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this route is easily manageable as a single-day journey. Consider this drive when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without much fuss.
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
74.4 miles from South Gull Lake, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 66.8 mi | 1h 11m |
| M 14 | 22.2 mi | 23m |
| I 96 | 9.2 mi | 9m |
| Groesbeck Highway | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| West Michigan Avenue | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Jeffries Freeway (Express) | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| East Michigan Avenue | 5.1 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 66.8 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Gull Lake, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on Midlake Drive
137 ft
·
5 sec
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Midlake Drive
2
Continue on Makin Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
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Makin Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Burlington Drive
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Burlington Drive
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Burlington Drive
91 ft
·
4 sec
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Burlington Drive
5
Turn right onto Midland Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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Midland Drive
6
Turn left onto East C Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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East C Avenue
7
Turn right onto North 40th Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
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North 40th Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto M 89
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
M 89
9
Continue on M 89
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
M-89
10
Continue on M 89
6.1 mi
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10 min
·
West Michigan Avenue
11
Turn right onto M 89
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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South Washington Avenue
12
Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Hamblin Avenue
13
Continue on I 94 BL
352 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hamblin Street
14
Turn right onto I 94 BL
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Michigan Avenue
15
Turn right onto I 94 BL
55 ft
·
4 sec
·
I 94 BL
16
Continue on I 94 BL; M 96
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
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East Columbia Avenue
17
Merge onto I 94 BL; M 96
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Michigan Avenue
18
Turn sharp left onto I 94 BL; M 311
349 ft
·
6 sec
·
11 Mile Road
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
20
Merge onto I 94
67 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
I 94
21
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
M 14
Exit 171
Toward M 14: Plymouth
22
Keep right at fork onto M 14
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
M 14
Toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
23
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
15 mi
·
16 min
·
M 14
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 96
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Toward I 96 Express: Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 186B
Toward Davison Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on M 8
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
M 8
28
Continue on M 8
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Davison Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight left lane.
31
Merge onto I 75
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 61
Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
33
Keep slight right at fork onto I-75 North to I-696 East
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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I-75 North to I-696 East
Toward I 696 East: Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
34
Continue on I 696
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 26
Toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
East 11 Mile Road
37
Turn left onto M 97
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Groesbeck Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
38
Turn left onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrington Street
Use the left lane.
39
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Moravian Drive
Use the left lane.
40
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
41
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
12 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
42
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour travel time and 148.9-mile distance, leaving in the morning allows ample time to reach Clinton Township, MI, with daylight to spare. You'll find the longest stretch without a major exit is 66.8 miles on I 94, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly. With a fuel cost estimated at $23, filling up before you depart South Gull Lake, MI, is a good idea. Since this is a single-day trip with only one recommended stop, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience, but an early start ensures a relaxed arrival.
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 74.4 miles from South Gull Lake, MI, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.8 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 33 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.4 miles or 1h 28m 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 20m
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 South Gull Lake, 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 South Gull Lake, MI
This is one driving day of about 148.9 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from South Gull Lake, 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 94 for about 66.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.4 miles from South Gull Lake, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 295 decision points cluster between mile 19.3 and 132.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
19.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 94 East: Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
9
93.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
|
M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
7
117.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
|
I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express) toward I 96 Express: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 96 Express: Downtown
7
123 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward Davison Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 186B
Toward Davison Avenue
8
132.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 61
Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.28 one way
$46.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.56 | $51.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.65 | $57.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.88 | $65.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.63 | $7.15 |
| Efficient EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.03 | $5.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.85 | $9.53 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Clinton Township, MI
Afternoon in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
12:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 10 mph
85% chance
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
28 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 on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a highway-focused drive, with 63% of it utilizing major interstates. Expect a significant portion of your journey to be on I 94, which includes the longest uninterrupted stretch of 66.8 miles. While primarily an interstate experience, you will also navigate segments on M 14 and I 96. The character of the drive is consistent, offering a predictable pace for most of its 148.9 miles. It’s designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.8 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and M 14. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 29 significant decision points across 148.9 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 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 93.5 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.7 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between South Gull Lake, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East, M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia, Toledo and Port Huron - among others.
M 14: Plymouth
86.4 mi in
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~1h 41m
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via M 14
M 14 East
91.1 mi in
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~1h 46m
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via M 14
M 14 East: Plymouth
93.5 mi in
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~1h 49m
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via M 14
Livonia
93.5 mi in
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~1h 49m
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via M 14
Toledo
126.9 mi in
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~2h 28m
Port Huron
132.4 mi in
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~2h 35m
M 97: Groesbeck Highway
139.7 mi in
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~2h 44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 148.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 66.8 miles on I 94. 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 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 93.5 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.7 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Clinton Township, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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