How far is Alpena, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Alpena and Sterling Heights is 172.62 miles (277.8 km).
Flight distance from Alpena, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is 172.62 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 25 minutes to travel from Alpena to Sterling Heights with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Alpena, Michigan to Sterling Heights, Michigan is: 237.89 miles (382.85 km) by car.
Driving from Alpena to Sterling Heights will take approximately 03 hours 47 minutes.
#1 Alpena
City in and county seat of Alpena County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 8696 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 45°3'42"N 83°25'58"W |
| Latitude | 45.0616800 |
| Longitude | -83.4327500 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sterling Heights
The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan. It is located in the eastern part of the county. Sterling Heights is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Sterling Heights Historical Museum and the Sterling Heights Civic Center.
| Population | 131709 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°34'49"N 83°1'49"W |
| Latitude | 42.5803100 |
| Longitude | -83.0302000 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Sterling Heights: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204,42.580347)
Estimated Travel Time Between Alpena and Sterling Heights
The distance between Alpena and Sterling Heights is 383 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 15 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Alpena and Sterling Heights. The current time is 05:09:23.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 57 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 31.78 liters (8.39 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Alpena and Sterling Heights.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Alpena to Sterling Heights is $28.16 (diesel $36.15).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $28.16 | $32.36 | $36.52 | $36.15 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Michigan ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.355 (Diesel $4.306) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 06, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Alpena and Sterling Heights (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
