How far is Addison, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?

The driving distance from Addison, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
107.39 mi
01h 49m
Flight
78.84 mi
126.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.84 mi
Kilometers
126.88 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.39 mi
Kilometers
172.83 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sterling Heights
Tue, Apr 14, 9:51 PM EDT
Return by in Addison
Tue, Apr 14, 11:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Addison
2026-04-14T20:02
Arrive Sterling Heights
Tue, Apr 14, 9:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Addison
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Barton Hills
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Addison
53.4 mi
00h 54m
To Sterling Heights
54 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Addison and Sterling Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Addison and Sterling Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    581 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Steer Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · North Steer Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    60 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    16.7 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    1871 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    28.7 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I-75 North to I-696 East

    2136 ft · 52 sec · I-75 North to I-696 East

  20. 20

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road

    1569 ft · 38 sec · I-696 East

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I-696 East to Northbound Mound Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · I-696 East to Northbound Mound Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Mound Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Mound Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 17 Mile Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Addison and Sterling Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
29 mi · 27%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 25%
North Steer Street
20.2 mi · 19%
Mound Road
6.02 mi · 6%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 5%
M 14
4.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

28.7 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
78.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barton Hills
00h 54m from Addison
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Addison and Light Rain Likely near Sterling Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Addison to Sterling Heights?

The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km) and usually takes 01h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Barton Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Addison and 54 miles from Sterling Heights.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.29 one way or $28.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Addison and Light Rain Likely near Sterling Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Barton Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Barton Hills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Barton Hills.

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

4 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

43 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

47 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

52 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Addison and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 78.84 mi (126.88 km).

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#1 Addison

Village in Lenawee County, Michigan

Population579
Coordinates41.9864300, -84.3471700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Sterling Heights

#2 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population131,709
Coordinates42.5803100, -83.0302000
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-84.34717, 41.986621)
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.34 L · about $14.29
Round trip
$28.58
7.58 gal · 28.68 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.29 $28.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.12 $32.24
Premium $4.65 $17.64 $35.28
Diesel $5.30 $20.10 $40.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Addison and Sterling Heights. The current time is 20:02:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.