How far is Clinton Township, MI from Bear Lake, MI?
The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Bear Lake, MI is about 241.2 miles (388.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.5 miles (330.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The largest city in Midland County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Bear Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Bear Lake.
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Start on Red Oaks Drive
88 m · 18 sec · Red Oaks Drive
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Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
1165 ft · 56 sec · White Oaks Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cass Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Romeo Plank Road
25 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
660 ft · 11 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road
28 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road
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Turn right onto Hall Road
153 m · 9 sec · Hall Road
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Take the exit slight left toward M 59 West
79 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Hall Road
15.7 mi · 20 min · Hall Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint
2907 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
51.3 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland
1046 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare
38 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 115: Cadillac
2678 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Cadillac Drive
55.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Cadillac Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West M-115 Highway
39 m · 2 sec · West M-115 Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto West M-115 Highway
2664 ft · 51 sec · West M-115 Highway
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Continue on East Mesick Avenue
2937 ft · 1 min · East Mesick Avenue
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Continue on West M-115 Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · West M-115 Highway
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Turn left onto Harlan Road
2597 ft · 1 min · Harlan Road
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Turn right onto Thirteen Mile Road
15.4 mi · 28 min · Thirteen Mile Road
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Turn left onto Lake Street
1 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Virginia Street
951 ft · 44 sec · Virginia Street
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Turn right onto Stuart Street
525 ft · 23 sec · Stuart Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stuart Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Bear Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Cadillac Drive
Turn right onto Cadillac Drive
55.3 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Rain Likely leaving Clinton Township and Rain Showers Likely near Bear Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Bear Lake?
The road trip is about 241.2 miles (388.2 km) and usually takes 04h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.4 miles from Clinton Township and 120.8 miles from Bear Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.5 miles (330.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.92 one way or $73.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Clinton Township and Rain Showers Likely near Bear Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Midland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Midland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Bear Lake. Straight-line distance: 205.47 mi (330.67 km).
#1 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bear Lake
Village in Manistee County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 288 |
| Coordinates | 44.4208300, -86.1481400 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bear Lake (-86.14814, 44.42083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.34 | $36.92 | $73.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $42.73 | $85.46 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $47.81 | $95.62 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $56.23 | $112.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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