How far is Bay Mills, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from Bay Mills, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 343.9 miles (553.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.4 miles (448 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
343.85 mi
05h 13m
Flight
278.36 mi
447.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.36 mi
Kilometers
447.97 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.85 mi
Kilometers
553.37 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 16, 2:33 AM EDT
Return by in Bay Mills
Thu, Apr 16, 7:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bay Mills
2026-04-15T21:20
Arrive Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 16, 2:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bay Mills
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Maple Valley
MI

Township in Montcalm County, Michigan

From Bay Mills
171.7 mi
02h 36m
To Clinton Township
172.1 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bay Mills and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on South North Drive

    25 m · 4 sec · South North Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on South Bay Mills Point Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · South Bay Mills Point Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lakeshore Drive

    3.9 mi · 10 min · West Lakeshore Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South M-221

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South M-221

  5. 5

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward I 75 South: Saint Ignace

    1790 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    135.9 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
172 mi · 50%
I 75 South
136 mi · 40%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 5%
West Lakeshore Drive
3.95 mi · 1%
South M-221
2.5 mi · 1%
Cass Avenue
1.61 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

136 mi · 02h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.5 mi
278.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Valley
02h 36m from Bay Mills
Leave By
6:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bay Mills 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 Bay Mills to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 343.9 miles (553.4 km) and usually takes 05h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maple Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.7 miles from Bay Mills and 172.1 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 278.4 miles (448 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.74 one way or $91.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bay Mills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Valley

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

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

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Manton, Michigan

72 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
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Cadillac, Michigan

73 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Tawas City, MI

77 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

89 mi away
119 E. Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bay Mills and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 278.36 mi (447.97 km).

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#1 Bay Mills

Township in Chippewa County, Michigan

Population1,434
Coordinates46.4372400, -84.5839400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: South North Drive (-84.583284, 46.437282)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 553 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.13 gal
45.93 L · about $45.74
Round trip
$91.48
24.26 gal · 91.86 L
Estimated CO2
107.8 kg one way
Round trip: 215.6 kg / 475 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.74 $91.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.59 $103.18
Premium $4.65 $56.45 $112.91
Diesel $5.30 $64.34 $128.68

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bay Mills and Clinton Township. The current time is 21:20:34.

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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.