Saint Clair Shores, MI Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Saint Clair Shores, MI works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 31 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Saint Clair Shores, MI spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
161 mi
Grand Rapids, MI
Quickest Drive
20m
Clinton Township, MI
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Driving from Saint Clair Shores, MI
The typical drive from Saint Clair Shores, MI covers about 31 miles and takes around 41m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 69 miles (1h 18m), while the shortest is just 17 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Saint Clair Shores, MI include Flint, MI (68.6 mi, 1h 18m), Farmington Hills, MI (27.5 mi, 34m), Dearborn, MI (22 mi, 32m), Preston Corners, MI (17.6 mi, 31m), and Macomb, MI (16.8 mi, 30m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MI currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 31-mile trip from Saint Clair Shores, MI, budget about $5 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Saint Clair Shores, MI and 3 routes heading into Saint Clair Shores, MI, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 17 to 69 miles.
The longest mapped route from Saint Clair Shores, MI covers 69 miles and takes approximately 1h 18m. Shorter options start at just 17 miles.
The average route from Saint Clair Shores, MI runs about 31 miles with a drive time of roughly 41m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 31-mile trip from Saint Clair Shores, MI costs roughly $5 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Saint Clair Shores, MI include Flint, MI, Farmington Hills, MI, Dearborn, MI and Preston Corners, MI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Traveler Guide to Saint Clair Shores, MI
St. Clair Shores is in Macomb County, Michigan and is an inner ring suburb of Detroit.
St. Clair Shores is a city in Michigan and part of the Detroit Metropolitan Statistal Area. To the east, it borders Lake St. Clair, to the south, Harper Woods and Grosse Pointe, to the west, Eastpointe and Roseville, and to the north, Clinton Township and Harrison Township.
A must-see is the "Nautical Mile" on Jefferson between 9 and 10 Mile Roads. It is the largest concentration of public marinas and boat dealerships in the Midwest. Numerous other businesses catering to the boating industry are located there as well as restaurants with the nautical theme.
Visit the "Nautical Mile" in the spring/summer. It virtually comes to a standstill in the fall and especially in the winter. Ice Fishing is a popular activity in the winter.
Waves, 24223 Jefferson Ave. Bar and seafood. +1 586-773-3840 Fishbones, 23722 Jefferson Ave. +1 586-498-3000 The Beach Grill, 24420 Jefferson Ave. Outdoor patio seating. +1 586-248-5900.
St. Clair Shores is unique in that, for a city its size, it has no hotels or motels. Many exits off of I-94 have your typical chain hotels such as Red Roof or Baymont Inns.
The neares airport is Detroit Metropolitan Airport. St. Clair Shores is the easternmost end of Detroit's "Mile Roads." Its main streets are Harper, Little Mack, Greater Mack and Jefferson Avenue. These run north to south. Major east-west roads are 8 Mile (Vernier Rd), 9 Mile, 10 Mile, 11 Mile, 12 Mile, 13 Mile and 14 Mile.
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