Trip from Saint Clair, MI to Clinton Township, MI

Drive Time

40m

Distance

30.6 mi

49 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 37m ★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Saint Clair, MI, MI

Saint Clair, MI

Mike Norris

Downtown Clinton Township, MI, MI

Clinton Township, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Clair, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 30.6 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Riverside Avenue, Clinton Avenue, Fred W for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.65 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

15.3 miles from Saint Clair, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 30.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Riverside Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Saint Clair, MI to Clinton Township, MI is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Clair, MI to Clinton Township, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Riverside Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Clinton Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Fred W Unavailable Refreshing
I 94 West Unavailable Refreshing
M 59 Unavailable Refreshing
William P Rosso Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Hall Road Unavailable Refreshing
North Groesbeck Highway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Riverside Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Clair, MI and Clinton Township, MI.

1

Start on the route

243 ft · 20 sec · the route
2

Turn right

207 ft · 17 sec
3

Turn right

59 ft · 10 sec
4

Turn left

59 ft · 7 sec
5

Turn right onto South Riverside Avenue

59 ft · 8 sec · South Riverside Avenue
6

Turn left onto Clinton Avenue

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Clinton Avenue
7

Turn left onto Fred W. Moore Highway

3.5 mi · 6 min · Fred W. Moore Highway
8

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

131 ft · 3 sec · Fred W. Moore Highway
9

Exit the roundabout onto Fred W. Moore Highway

3.8 mi · 5 min · Fred W. Moore Highway
10

Take the ramp left toward I 94 West: Detroit

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 94 West: Detroit
11

Merge slight left

16 mi · 17 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward M 59: Utica, Selfridge ANG

0.5 mi · 1 min · M 59: Utica, Selfridge ANG
13

Turn right onto William P Rosso Highway

0.4 mi · 44 sec · William P Rosso Highway
14

Continue on Hall Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Hall Road
15

Take the exit left

276 ft · 10 sec
16

Merge slight right onto Hall Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Hall Road
17

Turn right onto North Groesbeck Highway

3.3 mi · 5 min · North Groesbeck Highway
18

Turn right onto Harrington Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Harrington Street
19

At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Moravian Drive
20

Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

0.2 mi · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive
21

Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

289 ft · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive
22

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.3 miles from Saint Clair, MI, or about 20m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 30.6 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 15.3 miles or 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton Township, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Saint Clair, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Saint Clair, MI

This is one driving day of about 30.6 miles and 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saint Clair, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.3 mi from Saint Clair, MI · 20m into the drive

Downtown Toledo, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Toledo, OH

15 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Toledo, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Toledo, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Saint Clair, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Clinton Township, MI

The final approach into Clinton Township, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Clinton Township, MI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.65 one way

$9.30 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $5.12 $10.25
premium $4.80 $5.78 $11.55
diesel $5.64 $6.80 $13.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.2 0 $3.21 $1.47
Efficient EV 7.7 0 $2.68 $1.22
EV Truck/SUV 12.2 0 $4.28 $1.96

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Saint Clair, MI

Afternoon in Saint Clair on Monday

Local time

3:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clinton Township, MI

Afternoon in Clinton Township on Monday

Local time

3:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

40m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Saint Clair, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 30.6 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Riverside Avenue, Clinton Avenue, Fred W. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.3 miles from Saint Clair, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Saint Clair, MI to Clinton Township, MI is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Clair, MI to Clinton Township, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saint Clair, MI to Clinton Township, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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