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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Bellaire, MI is about 240.7 miles (387.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201 miles (323.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
240.74 mi
04h 41m
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
240.74 mi
Kilometers
387.44 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellaire
Wed, May 13, 2:31 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Wed, May 13, 7:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-05-12T21:50
Arrive Bellaire
Wed, May 13, 2:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 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
7:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
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 Clinton Township
120.3 mi
02h 20m
To Bellaire
120.4 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph SE
Destination
33°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.2 mi · 27 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 75 Business Loop, M 72: Downtown Grayling, Traverse City

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    17.6 mi · 25 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Sigma Road Southeast

    2 mi · 4 min · Sigma Road Southeast

  20. 20

    Continue on Darragh Road Northeast

    10.8 mi · 19 min · Darragh Road Northeast

  21. 21

    Continue on South Maple Street

    2306 ft · 46 sec · South Maple Street

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto South Williams Street

    113 m · 18 sec · South Williams Street

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto East State Street

    2876 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South M-88 Highway

    10.2 mi · 14 min · South M-88 Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on South Division Street

    2502 ft · 42 sec · South Division Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Cayuga/Division Cutoff

    95 m · 5 sec · Cayuga/Division Cutoff

  27. 27

    Continue on East Cayuga Street

    2804 ft · 49 sec · East Cayuga Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Bridge Street

    1712 ft · 34 sec · North Bridge Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Antrim Street

    64 m · 11 sec · West Antrim Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    19 m · 3 sec · Ann Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ann Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
143 mi · 59%
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 14%
Hall Road
15.8 mi · 7%
Darragh Road Northeast
10.8 mi · 4%
South M-88 Highway
10.2 mi · 4%
Sigma Road Southeast
2.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left

62.9 mi · 01h 03m

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
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
201 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinconning
02h 20m from Clinton Township
Leave By
7:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 240.7 miles (387.4 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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 120.3 miles from Clinton Township and 120.4 miles from Bellaire.

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 39.7 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 7:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.05 one way or $64.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Clinton Township and Bellaire. Straight-line distance: 200.99 mi (323.47 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 Bellaire

County seat of Antrim County, Michigan, United States

Population1,068
Coordinates44.9802800, -85.2111700
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Bellaire (-85.21117, 44.98028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
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
8.5 gal
32.16 L · about $32.05
Round trip
$64.11
17 gal · 64.32 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 151.1 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.05 $64.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.15 $72.30
Premium $4.65 $39.56 $79.12
Diesel $5.30 $45.08 $90.17

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 Clinton Township and Bellaire. The current time is 21:50:08.

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.