How far is Southfield, MI from Saint Clair Shores, MI?
The driving distance from Southfield, MI to Saint Clair Shores, MI is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southfield and Saint Clair Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southfield and Saint Clair Shores.
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Start on West 10 Mile Road
5.6 mi · 11 min · West 10 Mile Road
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Continue on South Chrysler Drive
893 ft · 23 sec · South Chrysler Drive
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Turn left
91 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive
614 ft · 13 sec · North Chrysler Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on West 10 Mile Road
152 m · 11 sec · West 10 Mile Road
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Continue on East Heights Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Heights Drive
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive
1053 ft · 23 sec · Walter P Reuther Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696 East
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
7.9 mi · 8 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 11 Mile Road, Saint Clair Shores
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · East 11 Mile Road
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Continue on East 11 Mile Road
2139 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road
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Turn left
18 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
40 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
73 m · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southfield and Saint Clair Shores.
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.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
7.9 mi · 00h 08m
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 Southfield and Sunny near Saint Clair Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southfield to Saint Clair Shores?
The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Center Line is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Southfield and 9 miles from Saint Clair Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southfield and Sunny near Saint Clair Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Center Line
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Center Line.
Royal Oak station
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Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southfield and Saint Clair Shores. Straight-line distance: 17.05 mi (27.44 km).
#1 Southfield
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 72,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.4733700, -83.2218700 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Clair Shores
The most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 58,390 |
| Coordinates | 42.4969800, -82.8888100 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Clair Shores (-82.88881, 42.49698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
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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