How far is Bark River, MI from Clinton Township, MI?
The driving distance from Bark River, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 438.5 miles (705.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 306.2 miles (492.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 47m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Otsego County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bark River and Clinton Township.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bark River and Clinton Township.
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Start on Old Highway 2 & 41
15 m · 3 sec · Old Highway 2 & 41
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Turn left onto D Road
84 m · 13 sec · D Road
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Turn left onto US 2 & 41
9.8 mi · 12 min · US 2 & 41
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Continue on Ludington Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ludington Street
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Turn left onto North Lincoln Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Road
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Continue on US-2/US-41/M-35
46 mi · 55 min · US-2/US-41/M-35
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Continue on West Lakeshore Drive
88.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 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 Bark River and Clinton Township.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Bark River 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 Bark River to Clinton Township?
The road trip is about 438.5 miles (705.7 km) and usually takes 06h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Otsego Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219 miles from Bark River and 219.5 miles from Clinton Township.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 306.2 miles (492.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 132.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.34 one way or $116.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bark River and Sunny near Clinton Township.
Stop Ideas Near Otsego Lake
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 Otsego Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bark River and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 306.22 mi (492.82 km).
#1 Bark River
Township in Delta County, Michigan
| Population | 1,521 |
| Coordinates | 45.7102500, -87.3048500 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 706 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 28m |
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 | $58.34 | $116.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $65.79 | $131.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $72.00 | $143.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $82.05 | $164.11 |
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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