There are
617 mi
from St Clair Shores, MI to Hickory, NC
That's the driving distance. It would take 12 hours 20 mins to go from St Clair Shores, Michigan to Hickory, North Carolina.
The flight distance (direct flight from St Clair Shores, MI to Hickory, NC) is 474.37 mi.
617 mi = 993.48 kms