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

The driving distance from Skidway Lake, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
153.12 mi
02h 25m
Flight
123.7 mi
199.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.7 mi
Kilometers
199.08 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.12 mi
Kilometers
246.42 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM EDT
Return by in Skidway Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 12:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Skidway Lake
2026-04-18T07:34
Arrive Clinton Township
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Skidway Lake
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 Skidway Lake
76.5 mi
01h 12m
To Clinton Township
76.6 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Greenwood Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Greenwood Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South M-33

    1 mi · 1 min · South M-33

  3. 3

    Continue on Brock Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Brock Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Alger Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Alger Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward I 75 South

    1921 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Skidway Lake 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
124 mi · 81%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 11%
East Greenwood Road
4.75 mi · 3%
Cass Avenue
1.61 mi · 1%
Brock Road
1.4 mi · 1%
Romeo Plank Road
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

76.3 mi · 01h 19m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
123.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birch Run
01h 12m from Skidway Lake
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Skidway Lake 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 Skidway Lake to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 76.5 miles from Skidway Lake and 76.6 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Skidway Lake 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 Skidway Lake and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 123.7 mi (199.08 km).

Skidway Lake

#1 Skidway Lake

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population3,392
Coordinates44.1833500, -84.0352700
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: East Greenwood Road (-84.035273, 44.183523)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.45 L · about $20.36
Round trip
$40.73
10.8 gal · 40.9 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.36 $40.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.97 $45.93
Premium $4.65 $25.13 $50.26
Diesel $5.30 $28.64 $57.28

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Skidway Lake and Clinton Township. The current time is 07:34:55.

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.