How far is Almont, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Almont, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Macomb County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Almont and Sterling Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Almont and Sterling Heights.
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Start on East Saint Clair Street
14 m · 8 sec · East Saint Clair Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2639 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Van Dyke Road
24.5 mi · 30 min · Van Dyke Road
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Turn right onto 17 Mile Road
755 ft · 17 sec · 17 Mile Road
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Turn right
41 m · 15 sec
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Turn left
66 m · 16 sec
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Turn right
41 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
60 m · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 17 Mile Road
819 ft · 20 sec · 17 Mile Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 17 Mile Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Almont and Sterling Heights.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Van Dyke Road
Continue on Van Dyke Road
24.5 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Almont and Mostly Sunny near Sterling Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Almont to Sterling Heights?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Almont and 12.7 miles from Sterling Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Almont and Mostly Sunny near Sterling Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Sterling Heights
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Almont and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 23.53 mi (37.86 km).
#1 Almont
City in Morton County, North Dakota
| Population | 2,815 |
| Coordinates | 42.9205800, -83.0449300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sterling Heights
The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 131,709 |
| Coordinates | 42.5803100, -83.0302000 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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