How far is Long Lake, MI from Clinton Township, MI?
The driving distance from Long Lake, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Lake and Clinton Township.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Lake and Clinton Township.
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Start on Long Lake Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Long Lake Road
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Continue on North Wilson Creek Road
1653 ft · 33 sec · North Wilson Creek Road
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Continue on Wilson Creek
2330 ft · 47 sec · Wilson Creek
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Continue on Long Lake Road
2537 ft · 51 sec · Long Lake Road
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Continue on West Webb
1.3 km · 1 min · West Webb
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Keep slight right to continue on West Webb
150 m · 10 sec · West Webb
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Continue on Putnam Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Putnam Road
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Turn left onto West Esmond Road
1 km · 1 min · West Esmond Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1788 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 65
2900 ft · 49 sec · State Highway 65
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Continue on M 65
4.4 mi · 5 min · M 65
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Continue on State Highway 65
4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on North Bullock Street
1.6 km · 1 min · North Bullock Street
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Continue on State Highway 65
4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on Hale Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Hale Road
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Continue on State Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on North Hale Road
4 mi · 5 min · North Hale Road
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Turn right onto West Huron Road
2 mi · 3 min · West Huron Road
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Continue on Center Road
1 km · 1 min · Center Road
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Continue on West Huron Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Cedar Street
3191 ft · 54 sec · West Cedar Street
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Continue on West M-61
2.4 mi · 4 min · West M-61
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Saginaw
1735 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saginaw
64.5 mi · 1 hr 7 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 Long Lake 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.
Saginaw
Merge slight left onto Saginaw
64.5 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Long Lake and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Lake to Clinton Township?
The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Long Lake and 90.6 miles from Clinton Township.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.64 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Long Lake and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
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 Buena Vista.
Saginaw, MI
Bay City, MI
Flint station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Lake and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 135.32 mi (217.77 km).
#1 Long Lake
Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
| Population | 9,442 |
| Coordinates | 44.4197400, -83.8719300 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| 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: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.64 | $47.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.67 | $53.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.18 | $58.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.26 | $66.51 |
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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