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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Bagley, MI is about 459.6 miles (739.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 308.7 miles (496.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
459.57 mi
08h 36m
Flight
308.73 mi
496.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
308.73 mi
Kilometers
496.85 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
459.57 mi
Kilometers
739.61 km
Drive Time
08h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bagley
Fri, Apr 17, 5:04 PM CDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Sat, Apr 18, 2:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-17T09:27
Arrive Bagley
Fri, Apr 17, 6:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:37 PM to 3:07 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Vanderbilt
MI

Village in Otsego County, Michigan, United States

From Clinton Township
229.6 mi
04h 18m
To Bagley
230 mi
04h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
62°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 18 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 56 sec · White Oaks Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Romeo Plank Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    660 ft · 11 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    28 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hall Road

    153 m · 9 sec · Hall Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward M 59 West

    79 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Hall Road

    15.7 mi · 20 min · Hall Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint

    2907 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

    52.4 mi · 56 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

    1913 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto US-2 West

    1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West

  19. 19

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  20. 20

    Continue on US-2 West

    134.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min · US-2 West

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North Lincoln Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ludington Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ludington Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US 2 & 41

    30.9 mi · 40 min · US 2 & 41

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · US 41

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
233 mi · 51%
US-2 West
135 mi · 29%
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 7%
US 2 & 41
30.9 mi · 7%
Hall Road
15.8 mi · 3%
US 2
3.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US-2 West

Continue on US-2 West

135 mi · 02h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+150.9 mi
308.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vanderbilt
04h 18m from Clinton Township
Leave By
6:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bagley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 459.6 miles (739.6 km) and usually takes 08h 36m 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?

Vanderbilt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 229.6 miles from Clinton Township and 230 miles from Bagley.

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

The direct path is about 308.7 miles (496.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 150.9 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 $61.17 one way or $122.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clinton Township and Bagley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clinton Township and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bagley.

Stop Ideas Near Vanderbilt

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

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

BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

26 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

30 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

35 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Alanson, MI

35 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Bagley. Straight-line distance: 308.73 mi (496.85 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bagley

Township in Otsego County, Michigan

Population6,070
Coordinates45.5513600, -87.5756800
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Bagley (-87.57568, 45.55136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 740 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.22 gal
61.39 L · about $61.17
Round trip
$122.33
32.44 gal · 122.78 L
Estimated CO2
144.1 kg one way
Round trip: 288.3 kg / 636 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $61.17 $122.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $68.98 $137.97
Premium $4.65 $75.49 $150.98
Diesel $5.30 $86.03 $172.06

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clinton Township, MI and Bagley, MI. The current time in Clinton Township is 09:27:58, although it is 08:27:58 in Bagley.

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.