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

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Springfield, MI is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.74 mi
00h 48m
Flight
30.29 mi
48.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.29 mi
Kilometers
48.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.74 mi
Kilometers
59.12 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Tue, Jun 2, 12:05 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Tue, Jun 2, 12:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-06-01T23:17
Arrive Springfield
Tue, Jun 2, 12:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Rochester Hills
MI

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

From Clinton Township
18.3 mi
00h 24m
To Springfield
18.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
76°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.8 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Dixie Highway, Waterford

    1118 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dixie Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hall Road
15.8 mi · 43%
I 75 North
15.3 mi · 42%
Cass Avenue
1.59 mi · 4%
Romeo Plank Road
1.19 mi · 3%
Moravian Drive
1.17 mi · 3%
Dixie Highway
1.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Hall Road

Merge slight right onto Hall Road

15.7 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochester Hills
00h 24m from Clinton Township
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Clinton Township and Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rochester Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Clinton Township and 18.4 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Clinton Township and Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Rochester Hills

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 Rochester Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4.1 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rochester Hills.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

12 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

13 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

13 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

19 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 30.29 mi (48.74 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

Township in Oakland County, Michigan

Population1,612
Coordinates42.7494700, -83.4735500
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Springfield (-83.47355, 42.74947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.91 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.80
2.6 gal · 9.82 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.90 $9.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.53 $11.06
Premium $4.65 $6.05 $12.10
Diesel $5.30 $6.90 $13.79

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Springfield. The current time is 23:17:03.

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.