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

The driving distance from Vandercook Lake, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
98.42 mi
01h 41m
Flight
79.85 mi
128.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.85 mi
Kilometers
128.5 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.42 mi
Kilometers
158.39 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Tue, May 5, 1:07 PM EDT
Return by in Vandercook Lake
Tue, May 5, 2:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vandercook Lake
2026-05-05T11:26
Arrive Clinton Township
Tue, May 5, 1:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vandercook 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
Salem
MI

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

From Vandercook Lake
49.1 mi
00h 50m
To Clinton Township
49.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Maurice Avenue

    1219 ft · 56 sec · South Maurice Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East McDevitt Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East McDevitt Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward Brooklyn Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Brooklyn Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    834 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    1871 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    28.7 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I-75 North to I-696 East

    2136 ft · 52 sec · I-75 North to I-696 East

  21. 21

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

    2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vandercook 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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
29 mi · 30%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 27%
Groesbeck Highway
7.42 mi · 8%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.78 mi · 7%
Brooklyn Road
5.49 mi · 6%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

28.7 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
79.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
00h 50m from Vandercook Lake
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vandercook 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 Vandercook Lake to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from Vandercook Lake and 49.3 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.09 one way or $26.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Vandercook Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Salem

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

19 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

30 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

33 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

35 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vandercook Lake and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 79.85 mi (128.5 km).

Vandercook Lake

#1 Vandercook Lake

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan

Population4,721
Coordinates42.1933700, -84.3910700
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: South Maurice Avenue (-84.391201, 42.193371)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.15 L · about $13.09
Round trip
$26.17
6.94 gal · 26.3 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.09 $26.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.76 $29.52
Premium $4.65 $16.15 $32.30
Diesel $5.30 $18.40 $36.81

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Vandercook Lake and Clinton Township. The current time is 11:26:07.

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.