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

The driving distance from Argentine, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.52 mi
01h 04m
Flight
43.94 mi
70.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.94 mi
Kilometers
70.72 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.52 mi
Kilometers
89.35 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sterling Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 7:29 AM EDT
Return by in Argentine
Thu, Apr 16, 8:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Argentine
2026-04-16T06:25
Arrive Sterling Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 7:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Argentine
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
Waterford
MI

Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan

From Argentine
27.2 mi
00h 32m
To Sterling Heights
28.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Silver Lake Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Silver Lake Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glen Hatt Road

    1194 ft · 54 sec · Glen Hatt Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lobdell Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lobdell Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Linden Road

    1671 ft · 30 sec · Linden Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Owen Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Owen Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 23 North: Flint

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3241 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Linden

    1768 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Silver Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Silver Lake Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Grange Hall Road

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Grange Hall Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South

    1182 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I-75 South

    23.7 mi · 25 min · I-75 South

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road, Merrill Road

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Dobry Drive

    1046 ft · 26 sec · Dobry Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mound Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mound Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Mound Road

    1212 ft · 36 sec · Mound Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 17 Mile Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
23.7 mi · 43%
M 59 East
9.83 mi · 18%
Grange Hall Road
6.16 mi · 11%
Mound Road
3.77 mi · 7%
Owen Road
2.48 mi · 4%
Lobdell Road
2.11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight left onto I-75 South

23.7 mi · 00h 25m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 32m from Argentine
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Argentine and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sterling Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Argentine and 28.3 miles from Sterling Heights.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Argentine and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sterling Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Waterford

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Waterford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
City of Pontiac
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

City of Pontiac

Pontiac , MI
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Rating 3.3/5 32 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,Department of finance,Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterford.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

12 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

24 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

25 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

31 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Argentine and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 43.94 mi (70.72 km).

Argentine

#1 Argentine

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population6,479
Coordinates42.7914200, -83.8463400
Altitude266
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: Silver Lake Road (-83.846302, 42.791551)
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.42 L · about $7.39
Round trip
$14.78
3.92 gal · 14.84 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.39 $14.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.34 $16.67
Premium $4.65 $9.12 $18.24
Diesel $5.30 $10.40 $20.79

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Argentine and Sterling Heights. The current time is 06:25:05.

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.