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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Spencer, MI is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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
216.57 mi
04h 17m
Flight
179.44 mi
288.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.44 mi
Kilometers
288.78 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.57 mi
Kilometers
348.54 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spencer
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 8:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Spencer
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
8:24 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
Kawkawlin
MI

Township in Bay County, Michigan

From Clinton Township
108.2 mi
02h 08m
To Spencer
108.4 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.1 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward North Higgins Lake State Park

    1702 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Federal Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Federal Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Higgins Lake Drive

    4.4 mi · 6 min · North Higgins Lake Drive

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Military Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Military Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Fletcher Road

    4 mi · 7 min · West Fletcher Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Fletcher Road Southeast

    12 mi · 21 min · Fletcher Road Southeast

  23. 23

    Continue on West Sharon Road

    2019 ft · 42 sec · West Sharon Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Sharon Road Southeast

    2159 ft · 59 sec · North Sharon Road Southeast

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on North Sharon Road Southeast

    3.9 mi · 9 min · North Sharon Road Southeast

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Spencer Road Southeast

    2 mi · 5 min · Spencer Road Southeast

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Golden Road Southeast

    38 m · 5 sec · Golden Road Southeast

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golden Road Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
132 mi · 61%
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 15%
Hall Road
15.8 mi · 7%
Fletcher Road Southeast
12 mi · 6%
North Higgins Lake Drive
4.37 mi · 2%
North Sharon Road Southeast
4.26 mi · 2%
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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
179.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kawkawlin
02h 08m from Clinton Township
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton Township and Mostly Sunny near Spencer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Kawkawlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Clinton Township and 108.4 miles from Spencer.

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

The direct path is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.81 one way or $57.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kawkawlin

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 Kawkawlin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 5.2 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 5.4 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 Kawkawlin.

BUS

Bay City, MI

7 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

24 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

75 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

75 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Spencer. Straight-line distance: 179.44 mi (288.78 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 Spencer

Township in Kent County, Michigan

Population4,292
Coordinates44.6414000, -85.1147700
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Spencer (-85.11477, 44.6414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.64 gal
28.93 L · about $28.81
Round trip
$57.62
15.28 gal · 57.86 L
Estimated CO2
67.9 kg one way
Round trip: 135.8 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.81 $57.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.49 $64.99
Premium $4.65 $35.56 $71.11
Diesel $5.30 $40.52 $81.05

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Spencer. The current time is 00:06:59.

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.