Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Late night in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Saint Clair Shores, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton Township, MI
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Saint Clair Shores, MI
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Trip Overview
Clinton Township, MI to Saint Clair Shores, MI is 9.8 miles and takes about 20m via South Groesbeck Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive connecting two points within the Midwest region, specifically within Michigan. Expect a straightforward trip with minimal time commitment, ideal for a quick errand or a simple addition to a larger regional exploration. Given its brevity, this route is best suited for a same-day excursion, offering convenience and ease of travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Groesbeck Highway | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Beaconsfield Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East 11 Mile Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Harrington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Masonic Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| White Oaks Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Groesbeck Highway
— 2.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Saint Clair Shores, MI.
1
Start on Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
17 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
2
Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Moravian Drive
4
Turn right onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrington Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto M 97
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Groesbeck Highway
6
Turn sharp left onto 15 Mile Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
15 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Beaconsfield Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Beaconsfield Street
8
Turn left onto Masonic Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Masonic Boulevard
9
Turn right onto M 3
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Gratiot Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
11
Merge onto I 94
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 229
Toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward 11 Mile Road
Use the slight left lane.
14
Turn left onto East 11 Mile Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East 11 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on East 11 Mile Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
East 11 Mile Road
16
Turn left
58 ft
·
4 sec
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right
131 ft
·
10 sec
18
Turn right
240 ft
·
17 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
15 Mile Road
Turn sharp left onto 15 Mile Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
M 3 / Gratiot Avenue
Turn right onto M 3 / Gratiot Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
7.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 229
Toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 11 Mile Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward 11 Mile Road
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Saint Clair Shores, MI
Late night in Saint Clair Shores on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local nature, with only an 11% highway share. You'll navigate primarily on South Groesbeck Highway, Beaconsfield Street, and East 11 Mile Road, experiencing a more urban and suburban driving environment. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 2.6 miles on South Groesbeck Highway. Be prepared for frequent intersections and traffic signals, as this route prioritizes local access over high-speed travel.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.6 mi on South Groesbeck Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near 15 Mile Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 9.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (15 Mile Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (M 3 / Gratiot Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Saint Clair Shores, MI
Full guide →St. Clair Shores is in Macomb County, Michigan and is an inner ring suburb of Detroit.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.6 miles on South Groesbeck Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Saint Clair Shores, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (15 Mile Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (M 3 / Gratiot Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Clair Shores, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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