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

The driving distance from Spencer, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 216.2 miles (347.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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
216.15 mi
03h 27m
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
216.15 mi
Kilometers
347.86 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Return by in Spencer
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spencer
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Clinton Township
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spencer
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 Spencer
108.2 mi
01h 43m
To Clinton Township
107.9 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Golden Road Southeast

    38 m · 11 sec · Golden Road Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spencer Road Southeast

    2 mi · 5 min · Spencer Road Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Sharon Road Southeast

    4.3 mi · 10 min · North Sharon Road Southeast

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Sharon Road

    2019 ft · 40 sec · West Sharon Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Fletcher Road Southeast

    12 mi · 21 min · Fletcher Road Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on West Fletcher Road

    4 mi · 7 min · West Fletcher Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Military Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Military Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Higgins Lake Drive

    4.4 mi · 6 min · North Higgins Lake Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on West Federal Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Federal Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South

    2596 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
166 mi · 77%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 8%
Fletcher Road Southeast
12 mi · 6%
North Higgins Lake Drive
4.37 mi · 2%
North Sharon Road Southeast
4.26 mi · 2%
West Fletcher Road
3.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

118 mi · 02h 01m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
179.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kawkawlin
01h 43m from Spencer
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spencer and Sunny near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.2 miles (347.9 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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 Spencer and 107.9 miles from Clinton Township.

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 36.7 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 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.77 one way or $57.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 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 5.2 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 Spencer and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 179.44 mi (288.78 km).

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#1 Spencer

Township in Kent County, Michigan

Population4,292
Coordinates44.6414000, -85.1147700
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Golden Road Southeast (-85.114307, 44.6414)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 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 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.63 gal
28.87 L · about $28.77
Round trip
$57.55
15.26 gal · 57.74 L
Estimated CO2
67.8 kg one way
Round trip: 135.6 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.77 $57.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.45 $64.90
Premium $4.65 $35.51 $71.02
Diesel $5.30 $40.47 $80.94

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 Spencer and Clinton Township. The current time is 22:05:56.

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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.