How far is Cedar Creek, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Cedar Creek, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117 miles (188.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 20m.
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.
City in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Creek and Sterling Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Creek and Sterling Heights.
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Start on Cedar Creek Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · Cedar Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Pifer Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · West Pifer Road
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Continue on Lacey Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · Lacey Road
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Turn left onto South M-66 Highway
1 mi · 1 min · South M-66 Highway
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Turn right onto Butler Road
3 mi · 4 min · Butler Road
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Continue on Five Point Highway
12.1 mi · 24 min · Five Point Highway
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Turn left onto South Cochran Road
1216 ft · 25 sec · South Cochran Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 69 North: Lansing
2649 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lansing Road
1658 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lansing Road
158 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Lansing Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lansing Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-96 EAST: Detroit
2433 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
65 mi · 1 hr 10 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 Cedar Creek and Sterling Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-96 EAST
Merge slight left
65 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cedar Creek and Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Sterling Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Creek to Sterling Heights?
The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Webberville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Cedar Creek and 66.7 miles from Sterling Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117 miles (188.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cedar Creek and Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Sterling Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Webberville
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 Webberville.
East Lansing station
Durand Union Station
Owosso, MI
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Creek and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 117 mi (188.3 km).
#1 Cedar Creek
Township in Barry County, Michigan
| Population | 1,819 |
| Coordinates | 42.5203100, -85.3275100 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.03 | $36.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.33 | $40.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.25 | $44.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.35 | $50.71 |
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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