Origin
Sterling Heights, MI
Afternoon in Sterling Heights on Monday
Local time
12:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sterling Heights, MI to Saint Clair, MI
Drive Time
51m
Distance
37 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
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6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sterling Heights, MI
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Saint Clair, MI
Mike Norris
Trip Overview
The drive from Sterling Heights, MI to Saint Clair, MI covers 37 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fanning Road, New Bradford Boulevard, Van Dyke Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.62 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
18.5 miles from Sterling Heights, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 37 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fanning Road 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 Sterling Heights, MI to Saint Clair, MI is easy. At 51m 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 Sterling Heights, MI to Saint Clair, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fanning Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Bradford Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Van Dyke Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M 53 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M 59 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hall Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William P Rosso Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Fanning Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights, MI and Saint Clair, MI.
1
Start on 17 Mile Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
17 Mile Road
2
Turn right onto Fanning Road
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
Fanning Road
3
Turn right onto New Bradford Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
New Bradford Boulevard
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Dyke Avenue
5
Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
M 53 North: Imlay City
6
Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Mount Clemens
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
M 59 East: Mount Clemens
7
Merge slight left onto Hall Road
7.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Hall Road
8
Continue on William P Rosso Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
William P Rosso Highway
9
Take the exit slight left toward I 94 East: Port Huron
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 94 East: Port Huron
10
Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Ford Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward Saint Clair, Richmond
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Clair, Richmond
12
Turn right onto Fred W. Moore Highway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Fred W. Moore Highway
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fred W. Moore Highway
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fred W. Moore Highway
14
Exit the roundabout onto Fred W. Moore Highway
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Fred W. Moore Highway
15
Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Riverside Avenue
59 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Riverside Avenue
17
Turn left
69 ft
·
5 sec
18
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 18.5 miles from Sterling Heights, MI, or about 25m 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 37 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.5 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Clair, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sterling Heights, 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 Sterling Heights, MI
This is one driving day of about 37 miles and 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sterling Heights, 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 18.5 mi from Sterling Heights, MI · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Sterling Heights, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Clair, MI
The final approach into Saint Clair, 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 Saint Clair, 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
$5.62 one way
$11.24 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| premium | $4.80 | $6.98 | $13.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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, MI
Afternoon in Saint Clair on Monday
Local time
12:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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 Sterling Heights, MI to Saint Clair, MI covers 37 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fanning Road, New Bradford Boulevard, Van Dyke Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.5 miles from Sterling Heights, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.62 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 Sterling Heights, MI to Saint Clair, MI is easy. At 51m 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 Sterling Heights, MI to Saint Clair, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sterling Heights, MI to Saint Clair, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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