How far is Clinton Township, MI from Lake Odessa, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Lake Odessa, MI is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.9 mi
02h 37m
Flight
113.49 mi
182.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.49 mi
Kilometers
182.65 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.9 mi
Kilometers
209.06 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Odessa
Tue, Jun 2, 7:21 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Tue, Jun 2, 9:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-06-02T04:44
Arrive Lake Odessa
Tue, Jun 2, 7:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Howell
MI

Human settlement in Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America

From Clinton Township
64.8 mi
01h 18m
To Lake Odessa
65.1 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Lake Odessa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Lake Odessa.

  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

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Groesbeck Highway

    7.3 mi · 12 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road

    2669 ft · 59 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 696 West

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    25.5 mi · 27 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    38.9 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Ransom E Olds Freeway

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Creyts Road North

    2143 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Creyts Road

    1647 ft · 45 sec · South Creyts Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Saint Joseph Highway

    9.9 mi · 14 min · West Saint Joseph Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on St Joseph Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · St Joseph Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Saint Joseph Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · Saint Joseph Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on St Joseph Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · St Joseph Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Clinton Trail

    3 mi · 4 min · Clinton Trail

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Grand Ledge Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Ledge Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Brown Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Brown Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    2644 ft · 2 min · 4th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Tupper Lake Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Tupper Lake Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tupper Lake Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Lake Odessa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
82.3 mi · 63%
West Saint Joseph Highway
9.92 mi · 8%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
9.59 mi · 7%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 6%
Saint Joseph Highway
5.03 mi · 4%
Brown Road
4.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Keep slight left

38.9 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
113.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howell
01h 18m from Clinton Township
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Sunny near Lake Odessa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Lake Odessa?

The road trip is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Howell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.8 miles from Clinton Township and 65.1 miles from Lake Odessa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton Township and Sunny near Lake Odessa.

Stop Ideas Near Howell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Howell, 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 Howell.

RAIL

Durand Union Station

34 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

48 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

48 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Lake Odessa. Straight-line distance: 113.49 mi (182.65 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Lake Odessa

#2 Lake Odessa

City in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America

Population2,041
Coordinates42.7847600, -85.1383400
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Lake Odessa (-85.13834, 42.78476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.35 L · about $17.27
Round trip
$34.54
9.16 gal · 34.7 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.27 $34.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.48 $38.96
Premium $4.65 $21.32 $42.63
Diesel $5.30 $24.29 $48.58

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Lake Odessa. The current time is 04:44:01.

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.