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

The driving distance from Big Rapids, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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
192.56 mi
03h 16m
Flight
150.32 mi
241.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.32 mi
Kilometers
241.91 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.56 mi
Kilometers
309.89 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 26, 1:09 AM EDT
Return by in Big Rapids
Sun, Apr 26, 4:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Big Rapids
2026-04-25T21:52
Arrive Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 26, 1:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Big Rapids
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 Rapids
94.6 mi
01h 38m
To Clinton Township
97.9 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NNE
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    34 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    2994 ft · 2 min · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Taft Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Taft Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto State Highway 20

    589 ft · 9 sec · State Highway 20

  7. 7

    Continue on 15 Mile Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 15 Mile Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 157th Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · 157th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on McKinley Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · McKinley Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 120th Avenue

    7.4 mi · 10 min · 120th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Cass Street

    1573 ft · 28 sec · North Cass Street

  13. 13

    Continue on 70th Avenue

    4.7 mi · 6 min · 70th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West Wheatland Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · West Wheatland Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Remus Road

    14 mi · 19 min · West Remus Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Broomfield Road

    2670 ft · 41 sec · East Broomfield Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Broomfield Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broomfield Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Mission Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mission Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Business US-127

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Business US-127

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Business US-127

    12.7 mi · 13 min · Business US-127

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward BUS US 127, M 46 WEST: Alma, Edmore

    1827 ft · 49 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Monroe Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Monroe Road

  25. 25

    Continue on West Washington Avenue

    3042 ft · 1 min · West Washington Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on East Washington Street

    3137 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street

  27. 27

    Continue on East Monroe Road

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road

  28. 28

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street

  29. 29

    Continue on East Monroe Road

    5 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road

  31. 31

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street

  32. 32

    Continue on East Saginaw Street

    2327 ft · 49 sec · East Saginaw Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road

  34. 34

    Continue on North Saginaw Street

    903 ft · 12 sec · North Saginaw Street

  35. 35

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    2970 ft · 38 sec · West Saginaw Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Gratiot Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Stephens Street

    2261 ft · 31 sec · Stephens Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Rust Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Rust Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Rust Avenue Bridge

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Rust Avenue Bridge

  41. 41

    Continue on South Warren Avenue

    1599 ft · 24 sec · South Warren Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto East Holland Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Holland Avenue

  43. 43

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

    72 m · 14 sec

  44. 44

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

    1338 ft · 46 sec

  45. 45

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  46. 46

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  47. 47

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  48. 48

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  49. 49

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  50. 50

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  51. 51

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  52. 52

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  53. 53

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  54. 54

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  55. 55

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  56. 56

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  57. 57

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  58. 58

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
58 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
71.3 mi · 37%
Gratiot Road
16.7 mi · 9%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 8%
Business US-127
14 mi · 7%
West Remus Road
14 mi · 7%
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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
150.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saginaw
01h 38m from Big Rapids
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Big Rapids and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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 94.6 miles from Big Rapids and 97.9 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.61 one way or $51.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Big Rapids and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 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 13 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 Rapids and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 150.32 mi (241.91 km).

Big Rapids

#1 Big Rapids

City in the U.

Population10,408
Coordinates43.6980800, -85.4836600
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: South State Street (-85.483959, 43.698079)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.79 gal
25.72 L · about $25.61
Round trip
$51.21
13.58 gal · 51.44 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.7 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.61 $51.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.88 $57.76
Premium $4.65 $31.60 $63.20
Diesel $5.30 $36.01 $72.03

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Big Rapids and Clinton Township. The current time is 21:52:22.

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