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

The driving distance from Cassopolis, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.41 mi
03h 11m
Flight
159.24 mi
256.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.24 mi
Kilometers
256.28 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.41 mi
Kilometers
312.88 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sterling Heights
Sat, May 2, 5:08 AM EDT
Return by in Cassopolis
Sat, May 2, 8:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cassopolis
2026-05-02T01:57
Arrive Sterling Heights
Sat, May 2, 5:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cassopolis
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Parma
MI

Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America

From Cassopolis
97.6 mi
01h 35m
To Sterling Heights
96.9 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North O'Keefe Street

    16 m · 7 sec · North O'Keefe Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on M-60

    3.6 mi · 5 min · M-60

  4. 4

    Continue on West State Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 60

    1536 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 60

  6. 6

    Continue on East State Street

    1332 ft · 21 sec · East State Street

  7. 7

    Continue on M-60

    13.2 mi · 19 min · M-60

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US-131

    12.6 mi · 15 min · US-131

  9. 9

    Continue on South Grand Street

    8.8 mi · 10 min · South Grand Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    96.8 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I-75 North to I-696 East

    2136 ft · 52 sec · I-75 North to I-696 East

  25. 25

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road

    1569 ft · 38 sec · I-696 East

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I-696 East to Northbound Mound Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · I-696 East to Northbound Mound Road

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Mound Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Mound Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 17 Mile Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cassopolis 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
30 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
97.4 mi · 50%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 14%
M-60
16.8 mi · 9%
US-131
12.6 mi · 6%
South Grand Street
8.77 mi · 5%
Mound Road
6.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

96.8 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
159.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parma
01h 35m from Cassopolis
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cassopolis and Mostly Sunny near Sterling Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Parma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Cassopolis and 96.9 miles from Sterling Heights.

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

The direct path is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.87 one way or $51.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cassopolis and Mostly Sunny near Sterling Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Parma

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

13 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

16 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

49 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

52 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cassopolis and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 159.24 mi (256.28 km).

Cassopolis

#1 Cassopolis

Village in Cass County, Michigan

Population1,698
Coordinates41.9117100, -86.0100100
Altitude271
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: North O'Keefe Street (-86.010018, 41.91171)
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.86 gal
25.97 L · about $25.87
Round trip
$51.74
13.72 gal · 51.94 L
Estimated CO2
61 kg one way
Round trip: 121.9 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.87 $51.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.18 $58.35
Premium $4.65 $31.93 $63.85
Diesel $5.30 $36.39 $72.77

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Cassopolis and Sterling Heights. The current time is 01:57:27.

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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.