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

The driving distance from Lake Isabella, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
160.45 mi
02h 44m
Flight
127.7 mi
205.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.7 mi
Kilometers
205.51 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.45 mi
Kilometers
258.22 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 16, 7:07 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Isabella
Thu, Apr 16, 9:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Isabella
2026-04-16T04:22
Arrive Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 16, 7:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Isabella
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
Birch Run
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Lake Isabella
80.4 mi
01h 22m
To Clinton Township
80.1 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph WNW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Clubhouse Drive

    2407 ft · 2 min · North Clubhouse Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Coldwater Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Coldwater Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West River Road

    11 mi · 17 min · West River Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Craig Hill Road

    592 ft · 16 sec · Craig Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto South Mission Road

    1210 ft · 26 sec · South Mission Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East River Road

    2755 ft · 46 sec · East River Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto River Road

    3143 ft · 51 sec · River Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Isabella Road

    2648 ft · 46 sec · South Isabella Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Airport Road

    1 mi · 1 min · East Airport Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Summerton Road

    2723 ft · 48 sec · South Summerton Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Pickard Road

    6 mi · 8 min · East Pickard Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Isabella Road

    14.9 mi · 20 min · West Isabella Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Isabella Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Isabella Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Fitzhugh Street

    969 ft · 23 sec · Fitzhugh Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Jerome Street

    931 ft · 27 sec · Jerome Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Buttles Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Buttles Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Lyon Road

    14.7 mi · 16 min · Lyon Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  30. 30

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
84.5 mi · 53%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 10%
West Isabella Road
14.9 mi · 9%
Lyon Road
14.7 mi · 9%
West River Road
11 mi · 7%
East Pickard Road
6.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

36.8 mi · 00h 39m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
127.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birch Run
01h 22m from Lake Isabella
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Lake Isabella and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Birch Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.4 miles from Lake Isabella and 80.1 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.34 one way or $42.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Lake Isabella and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Birch Run

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

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

23 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

29 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Bay City, MI

40 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

41 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Isabella and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 127.7 mi (205.51 km).

Lake Isabella

#1 Lake Isabella

Village in Michigan, United States

Population1,688
Coordinates43.6436400, -84.9972500
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Clubhouse Drive (-84.996399, 43.643488)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.43 L · about $21.34
Round trip
$42.69
11.32 gal · 42.86 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.34 $42.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.07 $48.14
Premium $4.65 $26.34 $52.68
Diesel $5.30 $30.02 $60.04

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Isabella and Clinton Township. The current time is 04:22:56.

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.