How far is Lake Michigan Beach, MI from Clinton Township, MI?
The driving distance from Lake Michigan Beach, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Michigan Beach and Clinton Township.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Michigan Beach and Clinton Township.
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Start on Washington Street
71 m · 11 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1862 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right
2092 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Hagar Shore Road
6 mi · 8 min · Hagar Shore Road
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Turn right onto M-140
2.5 mi · 4 min · M-140
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Continue on Watervliet Road
843 ft · 14 sec · Watervliet Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Watervliet Road
727 ft · 19 sec · Watervliet Road
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Take the ramp left
1679 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
129.8 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue
1519 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Davison Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
2332 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
2346 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-75 North to I-696 East
2136 ft · 52 sec · I-75 North to I-696 East
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road
2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road
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Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway
7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway
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Turn left onto Harrington Street
2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
756 ft · 17 sec · 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 Michigan Beach 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.
Watervliet Road
Merge slight left
130 mi · 02h 19m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Lake Michigan Beach and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Clinton Township.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Michigan Beach to Clinton Township?
The road trip is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Parma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Lake Michigan Beach and 105.9 miles from Clinton Township.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.60 one way or $55.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Lake Michigan Beach and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Clinton Township.
Stop Ideas Near Parma
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 Parma.
Albion station
Jackson station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Michigan Beach and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 177.79 mi (286.12 km).
#1 Lake Michigan Beach
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 1,216 |
| Coordinates | 42.2208700, -86.3694700 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.60 | $55.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.13 | $62.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.07 | $68.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.83 | $77.65 |
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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