How far is Lyons, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from Lyons, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 138 miles (222.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.98 mi
02h 16m
Flight
106.35 mi
171.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.35 mi
Kilometers
171.15 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.98 mi
Kilometers
222.06 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Tue, Nov 10, 6:19 AM EST
Return by in Lyons
Tue, Nov 10, 8:35 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyons
2026-11-10T04:03
Arrive Clinton Township
Tue, Nov 10, 6:19 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyons
9:30 PM EST
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
Lennon
MI

Village in the United States, Michigan

From Lyons
68.8 mi
01h 08m
To Clinton Township
69.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lyons and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on East Bridge Street

    2466 ft · 1 min · East Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Libhart Street

    2476 ft · 1 min · Libhart Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Keefer Highway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · South Keefer Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Grand River Avenue

    1481 ft · 27 sec · East Grand River Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Portland Road

    695 ft · 18 sec · Portland Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    892 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    51.5 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

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

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
54.1 mi · 39%
I 75 South
39.1 mi · 28%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 12%
Portland Road
15.5 mi · 11%
South Keefer Highway
7.17 mi · 5%
Cass Avenue
1.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 East

Merge slight left

51.5 mi · 00h 53m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lennon
01h 08m from Lyons
Leave By
1:58 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lyons and Sunny near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lyons to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 138 miles (222.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Lennon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Lyons and 69.2 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.31 one way or $40.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lennon

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

9 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

20 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Flint station

23 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Saginaw, MI

50 mi away
511 Johnson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyons and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 106.35 mi (171.15 km).

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#1 Lyons

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

Population808
Coordinates42.9819800, -84.9469500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: East Bridge Street (-84.94695, 42.981991)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.43 L · about $20.31
Round trip
$40.62
9.74 gal · 36.86 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.17 $20.31 $40.62
Mid-grade $4.87 $23.70 $47.39
Premium $5.45 $26.56 $53.11
Diesel $6.53 $31.79 $63.58

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Lyons and Clinton Township. The current time is 04:03:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.