Clare is a city in Clare and Isabella counties in the U.S. state of Michigan. Located primarily in Clare County, the population was 3,118 at the 2010 census. North-south U.S. Highway127 forms the eastern boundary for much of the city and has a junction with east-west US10 on the east side of the city. US10 connects with Midland, 33 miles to the southeast, and with US131 at Reed City, 44 miles to the west. US127 connects with Mount Pleasant, 13 miles to the south, and with Harrison, 14 miles to the north. The southern terminus of M-115 is in downtown Clare.