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

The driving distance from Bellaire, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 241.1 miles (388 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201 miles (323.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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
241.12 mi
03h 53m
Flight
200.99 mi
323.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.99 mi
Kilometers
323.47 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.12 mi
Kilometers
388.05 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Wed, May 13, 12:53 AM EDT
Return by in Bellaire
Wed, May 13, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellaire
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Clinton Township
Wed, May 13, 12:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellaire
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
Pinconning
MI

City in Bay County, Michigan, United States of America

From Bellaire
120.4 mi
01h 56m
To Clinton Township
120.7 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
33°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ann Street

    19 m · 8 sec · Ann Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Antrim Street

    64 m · 11 sec · West Antrim Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Bridge Street

    1712 ft · 34 sec · North Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Cayuga Street

    2804 ft · 47 sec · East Cayuga Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Cayuga/Division Cutoff

    95 m · 5 sec · Cayuga/Division Cutoff

  6. 6

    Continue on South Division Street

    2502 ft · 42 sec · South Division Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South M-88 Highway

    10.2 mi · 14 min · South M-88 Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on West State Street

    2652 ft · 1 min · West State Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    81 m · 13 sec · Maple Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Williams Street

    15 m · 2 sec · South Williams Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Maple Street

    2306 ft · 46 sec · Maple Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Darragh Road

    10.8 mi · 19 min · Darragh Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Sigma Road Southeast

    2 mi · 4 min · Sigma Road Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto M-72 East

    17.6 mi · 25 min · M-72 East

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North James Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North James Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

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

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellaire 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
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
172 mi · 71%
M-72 East
17.6 mi · 7%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 7%
Darragh Road
10.8 mi · 4%
South M-88 Highway
10.2 mi · 4%
I 75 South
4.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
201 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinconning
01h 56m from Bellaire
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost leaving Bellaire and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 241.1 miles (388 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Pinconning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.4 miles from Bellaire and 120.7 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 201 miles (323.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.09 one way or $64.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Bellaire and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Pinconning

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

29 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

47 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Tawas City, MI

57 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
RAIL

Flint station

97 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellaire and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 200.99 mi (323.47 km).

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#1 Bellaire

County seat of Antrim County, Michigan, United States

Population1,068
Coordinates44.9802800, -85.2111700
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Street (-85.211066, 44.980279)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 388 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.51 gal
32.21 L · about $32.09
Round trip
$64.18
17.02 gal · 64.42 L
Estimated CO2
75.6 kg one way
Round trip: 151.3 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.09 $64.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.19 $72.39
Premium $4.65 $39.61 $79.21
Diesel $5.30 $45.14 $90.27

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellaire and Clinton Township. The current time is 20:59:52.

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.