How far is Clinton Township, MI from Canadian Lakes, MI?
The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Canadian Lakes, MI is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Canadian Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Canadian Lakes.
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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
37.8 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky
1287 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Holland Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · East Holland Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue
1099 ft · 16 sec · East Holland Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Holland Avenue
32 m · 6 sec · East Holland Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Holland Avenue
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Turn slight right onto East Remington Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Remington Street
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Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Avenue
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Continue on Williams Street
2311 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street
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Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Continue on Gratiot Road
11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on East Saginaw Street
3158 ft · 41 sec · East Saginaw Street
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Continue on North Saginaw Street
715 ft · 9 sec · North Saginaw Street
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Continue on Gratiot Road
4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on Saginaw Street
2661 ft · 1 min · Saginaw Street
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Continue on West Saginaw Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street
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Continue on Gratiot Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on East Monroe Road
5 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road
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Continue on East Saginaw Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Saginaw Street
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Continue on East Monroe Road
5.4 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road
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Continue on East Washington Street
3137 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on West Washington Avenue
3042 ft · 1 min · West Washington Avenue
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Continue on West Monroe Road
2 mi · 3 min · West Monroe Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 NORTH: Clare
12.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 127 Business: Mount Pleasant
1.9 mi · 2 min · Business US-127
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Continue on South Mission Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Mission Street
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Turn left onto East Broomfield Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Broomfield Street
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Continue on East Broomfield Road
2670 ft · 45 sec · East Broomfield Road
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Road
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Turn left onto East Remus Road
14 mi · 19 min · East Remus Road
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Continue on 9 Mile Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road
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Continue on East Wheatland Avenue
1 km · 1 min · East Wheatland Avenue
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Continue on 9 Mile Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · 9 Mile Road
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Continue on 9 Mile Road
2 mi · 3 min · 9 Mile Road
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Turn left onto 90th Avenue
2696 ft · 46 sec · 90th Avenue
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Turn right onto Buchanan Road
1 mi · 1 min · Buchanan Road
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Turn left onto 100th Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · 100th Avenue
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Turn straight onto Pierce Road
1 km · 54 sec · Pierce Road
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Turn right onto West Royal Road
2500 ft · 2 min · West Royal Road
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
66 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Canadian Lakes.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
37.8 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Clinton Township and Chance Snow Showers near Canadian Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Canadian Lakes?
The road trip is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Clinton Township and 88 miles from Canadian Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.38 one way or $46.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Clinton Township and Chance Snow Showers near Canadian Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
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 Buena Vista.
Saginaw, MI
Bay City, MI
Flint station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Canadian Lakes. Straight-line distance: 138.36 mi (222.67 km).
#1 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canadian Lakes
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 2,756 |
| Coordinates | 43.5791900, -85.3017000 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canadian Lakes (-85.3017, 43.57919)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $3.77 | $23.38 | $46.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.37 | $52.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.85 | $57.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.88 | $65.77 |
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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