How far is Chesterfield, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Chesterfield, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and Sterling Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Sterling Heights.
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Start on Kuchenmeister Street
23 m · 9 sec · Kuchenmeister Street
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Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Turn right onto Hall Road
7.7 mi · 13 min · Hall Road
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Take the exit slight right toward M 53 South: Detroit
1903 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Freeway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Freeway
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Turn right onto 17 Mile Road
755 ft · 17 sec · 17 Mile Road
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Turn right
41 m · 15 sec
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Turn left
66 m · 16 sec
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Turn right
41 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
60 m · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 17 Mile Road
819 ft · 20 sec · 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 Chesterfield 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.
Hall Road
Turn right onto Hall Road
7.74 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield to Sterling Heights?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clinton Township is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Chesterfield and 7.2 miles from Sterling Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chesterfield and Sunny near Sterling Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton Township
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ferndale City Hall
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Madison Heights
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clinton Township.
Royal Oak station
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 11.12 mi (17.89 km).
#1 Chesterfield
Township in Macomb County, Michigan
| Population | 46,659 |
| Coordinates | 42.6628100, -82.8424200 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
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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