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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on North Clubhouse Drive
2407 ft · 2 min · North Clubhouse Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Coldwater Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Coldwater Road
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Turn left onto West River Road
11 mi · 17 min · West River Road
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Turn right onto Craig Hill Road
592 ft · 16 sec · Craig Hill Road
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Turn straight onto South Mission Road
1210 ft · 26 sec · South Mission Road
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Turn left onto East River Road
2755 ft · 46 sec · East River Road
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Turn left onto River Road
3143 ft · 51 sec · River Road
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Turn right onto South Isabella Road
2648 ft · 46 sec · South Isabella Road
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Turn left onto East Airport Road
1 mi · 1 min · East Airport Road
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Turn right onto South Summerton Road
2723 ft · 48 sec · South Summerton Road
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Turn left onto East Pickard Road
6 mi · 8 min · East Pickard Road
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Continue on West Isabella Road
14.9 mi · 20 min · West Isabella Road
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Continue on Isabella Street
3 mi · 4 min · Isabella Street
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Continue on Fitzhugh Street
969 ft · 23 sec · Fitzhugh Street
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Continue on Jerome Street
931 ft · 27 sec · Jerome Street
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Turn right onto West Buttles Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Buttles Street
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Turn straight onto Lyon Road
14.7 mi · 16 min · Lyon Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
2040 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
36.3 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica
1392 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road
34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue
38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue
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Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive
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Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive
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Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Birch Run.
Saginaw, MI
Flint station
Bay City, MI
Durand Union Station
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).
#1 Lake Isabella
Village in Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,688 |
| Coordinates | 43.6436400, -84.9972500 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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