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

The driving distance from Springfield, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.63 mi
02h 22m
Flight
119.58 mi
192.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.58 mi
Kilometers
192.45 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.63 mi
Kilometers
229.54 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Tue, Nov 10, 4:29 PM EST
Return by in Springfield
Tue, Nov 10, 6:51 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-11-10T14:06
Arrive Clinton Township
Tue, Nov 10, 4:29 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:30 PM EST
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
Dexter
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Springfield
69.3 mi
01h 11m
To Clinton Township
73.4 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph WNW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue A

    3 m · 8 sec · Avenue A

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Helmer Road

    2793 ft · 1 min · North Helmer Road

  3. 3

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

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Dickman Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Washington Avenue

    1485 ft · 29 sec · South Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I-75 North to I-696 East

    2136 ft · 52 sec · I-75 North to I-696 East

  27. 27

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

    2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  32. 32

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

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  33. 33

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield 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
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 47%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 19%
Groesbeck Highway
7.42 mi · 5%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.78 mi · 5%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 4%
East Michigan Avenue
5.11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
119.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dexter
01h 11m from Springfield
Leave By
1:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield 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 Springfield to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Dexter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Springfield and 73.4 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.83 one way or $41.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dexter

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

13 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

43 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

53 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

57 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 119.58 mi (192.45 km).

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#1 Springfield

Springfield is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.3264300, -85.2391600
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Helmer Road (-85.239199, 42.326423)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.05 L · about $20.83
Round trip
$41.67
10.06 gal · 38.1 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $20.83 $41.67
Mid-grade $4.81 $24.19 $48.38
Premium $5.41 $27.20 $54.40
Diesel $6.50 $32.70 $65.39

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Clinton Township. The current time is 14:06:30.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.