How far is Bunker Hill, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Bunker Hill, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 85.7 miles (138 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Charter township in Livingston County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bunker Hill and Sterling Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bunker Hill and Sterling Heights.
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Start on Decamp Road
40 m · 11 sec · Decamp Road
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Turn left onto Williamston Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Williamston Road
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Continue on Ewers Road
1153 ft · 32 sec · Ewers Road
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Continue on South Williamston Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · South Williamston Road
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Continue on Jackson Street
2675 ft · 1 min · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Mason Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Mason Street
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Continue on Dansville Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Dansville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stockbridge Road South
3.4 mi · 5 min · Stockbridge Road South
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Turn right onto East Howell Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Howell Road
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Continue on Mason Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Mason Road
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Turn left onto North Burkhart Road
1.4 km · 1 min · North Burkhart Road
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Continue on Burkhart Road
75 m · 8 sec · Burkhart Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 96 East
2022 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
29.5 mi · 32 min
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
2206 ft · 27 sec · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road
1664 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on Telegraph Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Telegraph Road
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Turn right onto Quarton Road
3.2 mi · 7 min · Quarton Road
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Continue on West Big Beaver Road
6.9 mi · 13 min · West Big Beaver Road
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Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Metropolitan Parkway
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Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
580 ft · 22 sec · Metropolitan Parkway
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Turn right onto Mound Road
1 mi · 2 min · Mound Road
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Turn right onto 17 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · 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 Bunker Hill 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.
I 96 East
Merge slight left
29.5 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bunker Hill and Sunny near Sterling Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bunker Hill to Sterling Heights?
The road trip is about 85.7 miles (138 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Green Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Bunker Hill and 43.4 miles from Sterling Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bunker Hill and Sunny near Sterling Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Green Oak
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Oak.
Ann Arbor station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bunker Hill and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 65.94 mi (106.12 km).
#1 Bunker Hill
Township in Ingham County, Michigan
| Population | 2,155 |
| Coordinates | 42.4755900, -84.3174700 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.39 | $22.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.84 | $25.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.06 | $28.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.02 | $32.04 |
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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