How far is Saint Clair Shores, MI from Clinton Township, MI?
The driving distance from Saint Clair Shores, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Macomb County, Michigan, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Clair Shores and Clinton Township.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Clair Shores and Clinton Township.
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Start on the route
44 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
39 m · 5 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · East 11 Mile Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Port Huron
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward M 3
2977 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Gratiot Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
117 m · 7 sec · Metropolitan Parkway
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Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Metropolitan Parkway
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Turn sharp right onto South Groesbeck Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Groesbeck Highway
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Turn left onto Harrington Street
2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive
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Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive
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Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Clair Shores and Clinton Township.
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.
Gratiot Avenue
Turn straight onto Gratiot Avenue
3.21 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Saint Clair Shores 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 Saint Clair Shores to Clinton Township?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fraser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Saint Clair Shores and 5.8 miles from Clinton Township.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Clair Shores and Sunny near Clinton Township.
Stop Ideas Near Fraser
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Royal Oak station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Clair Shores and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 6.42 mi (10.33 km).
#1 Saint Clair Shores
The most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 58,390 |
| Coordinates | 42.4969800, -82.8888100 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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