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

The driving distance from Billings, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 137.9 miles (222 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
137.98 mi
02h 09m
Flight
109.96 mi
176.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.96 mi
Kilometers
176.96 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.98 mi
Kilometers
222.05 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sterling Heights
Tue, May 19, 1:34 AM EDT
Return by in Billings
Tue, May 19, 3:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Billings
2026-05-18T23:24
Arrive Sterling Heights
Tue, May 19, 1:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Billings
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
Clio
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Billings
68.2 mi
01h 04m
To Sterling Heights
69.7 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Monday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Martin Road

    2490 ft · 2 min · Martin Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brushaber Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Brushaber Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto M-30

    2.4 mi · 3 min · M-30

  4. 4

    Continue on North Meridian Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Curtis Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Curtis Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Meridian Road

    7.8 mi · 12 min · North Meridian Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Meridian Road

    30 m · 2 sec · North Meridian Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto North Meridian Road

    1122 ft · 25 sec · North Meridian Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward US 10 East: Midland

    2076 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    23.3 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road, Merrill Road

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Dobry Drive

    1046 ft · 26 sec · Dobry Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mound Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mound Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Mound Road

    1212 ft · 36 sec · Mound Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 17 Mile Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
84.5 mi · 61%
US 10 East
23.7 mi · 17%
M 59 East
9.83 mi · 7%
North Meridian Road
9.08 mi · 7%
Mound Road
3.77 mi · 3%
M-30
2.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

36.8 mi · 00h 39m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
110 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clio
01h 04m from Billings
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Billings and Sunny then Chance 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 Billings to Sterling Heights?

The road trip is about 137.9 miles (222 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Clio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Billings and 69.7 miles from Sterling Heights.

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

The direct path is about 110 miles (177 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.36 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Billings and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sterling Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Clio

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clio, 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 Clio.

RAIL

Flint station

19 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Saginaw, MI

33 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

36 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

38 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Billings and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 109.96 mi (176.96 km).

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#1 Billings

Township in Gladwin County, Michigan

Population2,382
Coordinates43.8497500, -84.3472200
Altitude215
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: Martin Road (-84.347972, 43.849753)
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.43 L · about $18.36
Round trip
$36.73
9.74 gal · 36.86 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.36 $36.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.71 $41.42
Premium $4.65 $22.66 $45.33
Diesel $5.30 $25.83 $51.66

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 · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Billings and Sterling Heights. The current time is 23:24:50.

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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.