How far is Big Prairie, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from Big Prairie, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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
217.4 mi
03h 20m
Flight
151.78 mi
244.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.78 mi
Kilometers
244.26 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.4 mi
Kilometers
349.87 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Tue, May 26, 8:11 PM EDT
Return by in Big Prairie
Tue, May 26, 11:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Big Prairie
2026-05-26T16:50
Arrive Clinton Township
Tue, May 26, 8:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Big Prairie
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
Saginaw
MI

The most populous city in Saginaw County, Michigan.

From Big Prairie
94.2 mi
01h 40m
To Clinton Township
123.2 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Big Prairie and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on South Elm Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · South Elm Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 36th Street

    1811 ft · 35 sec · East 36th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Con Pow Co

    894 ft · 30 sec · Con Pow Co

  4. 4

    Continue on Hardy Dam

    2650 ft · 2 min · Hardy Dam

  5. 5

    Continue on East 40th Street

    146 m · 20 sec · East 40th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Croton Hardy Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Croton Hardy Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on East 36th Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East 36th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Jefferson Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Jefferson Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids

    2504 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 46

    3066 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Edgar Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Edgar Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Howard City Edmore Road

    21 mi · 29 min · Howard City Edmore Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Howard City-Edmore Road

    960 ft · 20 sec · Howard City-Edmore Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Howard City Edmore Road Northeast

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Howard City Edmore Road Northeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest Monroe Road

    2394 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Monroe Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Monroe Road

    11 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Washington Avenue

    3042 ft · 1 min · West Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on East Washington Street

    3137 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Monroe Road

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road

  22. 22

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East Monroe Road

    5 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road

  25. 25

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street

  26. 26

    Continue on East Saginaw Street

    2327 ft · 49 sec · East Saginaw Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road

  28. 28

    Continue on North Saginaw Street

    903 ft · 12 sec · North Saginaw Street

  29. 29

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    2970 ft · 38 sec · West Saginaw Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Gratiot Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Stephens Street

    2261 ft · 31 sec · Stephens Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Rust Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Rust Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Rust Avenue Bridge

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Rust Avenue Bridge

  35. 35

    Continue on South Warren Avenue

    1599 ft · 24 sec · South Warren Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East Holland Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Holland Avenue

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    72 m · 14 sec

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    1338 ft · 46 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  40. 40

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  41. 41

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  45. 45

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  46. 46

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  47. 47

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  48. 48

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  49. 49

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  50. 50

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  51. 51

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Prairie and Clinton Township.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
52 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
71.3 mi · 33%
Howard City Edmore Road
21 mi · 10%
Gratiot Road
16.7 mi · 8%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 7%
West Monroe Road
11 mi · 5%
East Monroe Road
10.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

36.8 mi · 00h 39m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.6 mi
151.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saginaw
01h 40m from Big Prairie
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Big Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Big Prairie to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Saginaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.2 miles from Big Prairie and 123.2 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.92 one way or $57.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Big Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Saginaw

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saginaw and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 13.3 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saginaw.

BUS

Saginaw, MI

2 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

21 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Owosso, MI

50 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Flint station

51 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Big Prairie and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 151.78 mi (244.26 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Big Prairie

Township in Newaygo County, Michigan

Population2,691
Coordinates43.5186300, -85.6425500
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: South Elm Avenue (-85.642757, 43.518629)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.67 gal
29.04 L · about $28.92
Round trip
$57.85
15.34 gal · 58.08 L
Estimated CO2
68.2 kg one way
Round trip: 136.3 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.92 $57.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.62 $65.24
Premium $4.65 $35.70 $71.39
Diesel $5.30 $40.68 $81.36

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Big Prairie and Clinton Township. The current time is 16:50:56.

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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.