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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Quick Snapshot
Road
175.67 mi
03h 39m
Flight
138.36 mi
222.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.36 mi
Kilometers
222.67 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.67 mi
Kilometers
282.72 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canadian Lakes
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 9:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-19T01:59
Arrive Canadian Lakes
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Buena Vista
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States

From Clinton Township
87.7 mi
01h 49m
To Canadian Lakes
88 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
42°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 18 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 56 sec · White Oaks Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Romeo Plank Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    660 ft · 11 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    28 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hall Road

    153 m · 9 sec · Hall Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward M 59 West

    79 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Hall Road

    15.7 mi · 20 min · Hall Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint

    2907 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

    37.8 mi · 40 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky

    1287 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Holland Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · East Holland Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue

    1099 ft · 16 sec · East Holland Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Holland Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · East Holland Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Holland Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto East Remington Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Remington Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Williams Street

    2311 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Saginaw Street

    3158 ft · 41 sec · East Saginaw Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North Saginaw Street

    715 ft · 9 sec · North Saginaw Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Saginaw Street

    2661 ft · 1 min · Saginaw Street

  29. 29

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road

  31. 31

    Continue on East Monroe Road

    5 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road

  32. 32

    Continue on East Saginaw Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Saginaw Street

  33. 33

    Continue on East Monroe Road

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road

  34. 34

    Continue on East Washington Street

    3137 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street

  35. 35

    Continue on West Washington Avenue

    3042 ft · 1 min · West Washington Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on West Monroe Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West Monroe Road

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 NORTH: Clare

    12.8 mi · 13 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight left toward US 127 Business: Mount Pleasant

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Business US-127

  39. 39

    Continue on South Mission Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mission Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto East Broomfield Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Broomfield Street

  41. 41

    Continue on East Broomfield Road

    2670 ft · 45 sec · East Broomfield Road

  42. 42

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Road

  43. 43

    Turn left onto East Remus Road

    14 mi · 19 min · East Remus Road

  44. 44

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road

  45. 45

    Continue on East Wheatland Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Wheatland Avenue

  46. 46

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 9 Mile Road

  47. 47

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    2 mi · 3 min · 9 Mile Road

  48. 48

    Turn left onto 90th Avenue

    2696 ft · 46 sec · 90th Avenue

  49. 49

    Turn right onto Buchanan Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Buchanan Road

  50. 50

    Turn left onto 100th Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · 100th Avenue

  51. 51

    Turn straight onto Pierce Road

    1 km · 54 sec · Pierce Road

  52. 52

    Turn right onto West Royal Road

    2500 ft · 2 min · West Royal Road

  53. 53

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    66 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  54. 54

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
54 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
2 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
37.8 mi · 22%
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 19%
Gratiot Road
16.7 mi · 10%
Hall Road
15.8 mi · 9%
East Remus Road
14 mi · 8%
US 127 NORTH
12.8 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
138.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
01h 49m from Clinton Township
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buena Vista, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buena Vista.

BUS

Saginaw, MI

3 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

20 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

49 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

52 mi away
109 Comstock Street

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).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Canadian Lakes

#2 Canadian Lakes

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population2,756
Coordinates43.5791900, -85.3017000
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Canadian Lakes (-85.3017, 43.57919)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.2 gal
23.47 L · about $23.38
Round trip
$46.76
12.4 gal · 46.94 L
Estimated CO2
55.1 kg one way
Round trip: 110.2 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Canadian Lakes. The current time is 01:59:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.