Road Trips from Port Huron, MI
Port Huron sets you up for a few different kinds of drives. You've got options for quick, under-an-hour hops to nearby towns like Macomb and Clinton Township, mostly on highways. If you're looking for something a bit longer, there are drives into Detroit or even further afield to Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo, offering a mix of highway and surface roads. Some of these routes include park access, making them good for a shorter outing.
Total Routes
9
Shortest
0.8h
With Parks Nearby
3
Under 2 hours
6 total in this range
Macomb, MI
47m36.5 mi one way
This is a short, 36.5-mile drive to Macomb, MI, taking under an hour. It's rated an 8 for its mixed drive profile. It also offers park access, making it a good choice for a quick escape with some outdoor potential, and it's closer than the Detroit option.
Clinton Township, MI
49m38.8 mi one way
Clocking in at 38.8 miles and under an hour, this route to Clinton Township, MI, offers a mostly highway experience with a drive score of 8. It's a straightforward trip, similar in distance to Macomb but without the park features.
Detroit, MI
1h 14m60.6 mi one way
This 60.6-mile drive to Detroit, MI, takes about 1.2 hours and has a drive score of 7. It's a highway-focused route, and unlike many shorter options, it does include park access, making it a solid choice if you want city exploration with a touch of nature.
Dearborn, MI
1h 18m64.1 mi one way
At 64.1 miles and 1.3 hours, this mostly highway trip to Dearborn, MI, is similar in length to the Detroit drive but doesn't feature park access. It has a drive score of 7, offering a direct route.
Taylor, MI
1h 28m72.8 mi one way
This is a 72.8-mile drive to Taylor, MI, that will take you about 1.5 hours. It's a highway-focused route with a drive score of 7. This option is longer than the drives to Detroit or Dearborn and doesn't include park access.
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Grand Rapids, MI
3h 11m180.1 mi one way
For a longer journey, consider this 180.1-mile drive to Grand Rapids, MI, which takes 3.2 hours. It boasts the highest drive score at 10, featuring a mix of highway and surface roads. This is a substantial trip, significantly longer than any other option.
Kalamazoo, MI
3h 29m196.6 mi one way
This 196.6-mile trip to Kalamazoo, MI, requires 3.5 hours of driving on mostly surface roads, earning a high drive score of 9. It's one of the longer routes available, and notably includes park access, which is rare for the longer drives.
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When to Go
Spring
With park access available on some routes, spring offers opportunities for drives that include outdoor exploration as the weather warms up.
Summer
The mixed and highway-focused drives are suitable for summer excursions, with some routes providing park access for warmer days.
Fall
Surface road drives, like the one to Kalamazoo, can be scenic in the fall, complementing the mixed terrain options.
Winter
Highway-focused drives offer the most direct routes during winter, with shorter trips to nearby towns being practical.
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