How far is Taylor, MI from Saint Clair, MI?

The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Saint Clair, MI is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.7 mi
01h 22m
Flight
56.55 mi
91.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.55 mi
Kilometers
91.01 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.7 mi
Kilometers
104.13 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Clair
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Return by in Taylor
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Saint Clair
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
9:30 PM EDT
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
Fraser
MI

City in Macomb County, Michigan, USA

From Taylor
32.3 mi
00h 41m
To Saint Clair
32.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Saint Clair.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Saint Clair.

  1. 1

    Start on Wick Road

    158 m · 17 sec · Wick Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Point Street

    657 ft · 31 sec · West Point Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Baske Street

    144 m · 23 sec · Baske Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Telegraph Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    2893 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

    21.1 mi · 28 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Ford Freeway

    25.7 mi · 28 min · Ford Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Saint Clair, Richmond

    2463 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Fred W. Moore Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Fred W. Moore Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fred W. Moore Highway

    46 m · 3 sec · Fred W. Moore Highway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Fred W. Moore Highway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Fred W. Moore Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

    1279 ft · 41 sec · Clinton Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Riverside Avenue

    18 m · 6 sec · South Riverside Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left

    21 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor and Saint Clair.

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ford Freeway
26.2 mi · 40%
Edsel Ford Freeway
21.1 mi · 33%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
7.6 mi · 12%
Fred W. Moore Highway
7.11 mi · 11%
Telegraph Road
1.58 mi · 2%
I 94 East
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ford Freeway

Continue on Ford Freeway

25.7 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
56.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fraser
00h 41m from Taylor
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Taylor and Mostly Sunny near Saint Clair.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Saint Clair?

The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Fraser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.3 miles from Taylor and 32.4 miles from Saint Clair.

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

The direct path is about 56.5 miles (91 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Taylor and Mostly Sunny near Saint Clair.

Stop Ideas Near Fraser

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 Fraser and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fraser.

RAIL

Royal Oak station

17 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

20 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

20 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Detroit

22 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Saint Clair. Straight-line distance: 56.55 mi (91.01 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Saint Clair

#2 Saint Clair

County in Michigan, United States

Population7,079
Coordinates42.8208700, -82.4860200
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor (-83.26965, 42.24087)
End: Saint Clair (-82.48602, 42.82087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.64 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.56 gal · 17.28 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.70 $19.39
Premium $4.65 $10.61 $21.22
Diesel $5.30 $12.09 $24.19

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 Taylor and Saint Clair. The current time is 00:35:12.

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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.