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

The driving distance from Campbell, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 420.5 miles (676.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 312.2 miles (502.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
420.51 mi
06h 24m
Flight
312.19 mi
502.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
312.19 mi
Kilometers
502.42 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
420.51 mi
Kilometers
676.75 km
Drive Time
06h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sterling Heights
Tue, May 5, 2:53 AM EDT
Return by in Campbell
Tue, May 5, 9:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Campbell
2026-05-04T20:28
Arrive Sterling Heights
Tue, May 5, 2:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:25 PM to 1:55 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Campbell
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Otsego Lake
MI

Township in Otsego County, Michigan

From Campbell
209.6 mi
03h 12m
To Sterling Heights
211 mi
03h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old M-35 Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Old M-35 Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto M Road

    56 m · 10 sec · M Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Perkins 30.5 Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Perkins 30.5 Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    125.6 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road, Merrill Road

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Dobry Drive

    1046 ft · 26 sec · Dobry Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mound Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mound Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mound Road

    1212 ft · 36 sec · Mound Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 17 Mile Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
172 mi · 41%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 22%
M 59 East
9.83 mi · 2%
Perkins 30.5 Road
5.2 mi · 1%
Mound Road
3.77 mi · 1%
Old M-35 Road
1.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

126 mi · 02h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+108.3 mi
312.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otsego Lake
03h 12m from Campbell
Leave By
11:10 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Campbell 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 Campbell to Sterling Heights?

The road trip is about 420.5 miles (676.7 km) and usually takes 06h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Otsego Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.6 miles from Campbell and 211 miles from Sterling Heights.

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

The direct path is about 312.2 miles (502.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.96 one way or $111.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Campbell and Sunny near Sterling Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Otsego Lake

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

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

BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

41 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

44 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

55 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Alanson, MI

59 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Campbell and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 312.19 mi (502.42 km).

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#1 Campbell

City in Delta County, Michigan, United States of America

Population2,429
Coordinates46.0171800, -87.1312500
Altitude264
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: Old M-35 (-87.130666, 46.017377)
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 677 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.84 gal
56.17 L · about $55.96
Round trip
$111.92
29.68 gal · 112.34 L
Estimated CO2
131.9 kg one way
Round trip: 263.8 kg / 582 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $55.96 $111.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $63.11 $126.23
Premium $4.65 $69.07 $138.13
Diesel $5.30 $78.71 $157.42

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Campbell and Sterling Heights. The current time is 20:28:36.

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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.