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

The driving distance from Comins, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162 miles (260.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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
191.67 mi
03h 01m
Flight
162.01 mi
260.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.01 mi
Kilometers
260.73 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.67 mi
Kilometers
308.47 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sterling Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM EDT
Return by in Comins
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Comins
2026-04-23T00:41
Arrive Sterling Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Comins
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
Kochville
MI

Township in Saginaw County, Michigan

From Comins
95.1 mi
01h 30m
To Sterling Heights
96.6 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Abbe Road

    5.6 mi · 7 min · North Abbe Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Miller Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · East Miller Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Morenci Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Morenci Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Mount Tom Road

    9.4 mi · 13 min · South Mount Tom Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Mio Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Mio Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Williams Street

    2659 ft · 1 min · North Williams Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Bennett Street

    2593 ft · 1 min · South Bennett Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North M-33

    17.6 mi · 24 min · North M-33

  9. 9

    Continue on Brock Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Brock Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Alger Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Alger Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward I 75 South

    1921 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road, Merrill Road

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Dobry Drive

    1046 ft · 26 sec · Dobry Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mound Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mound Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Mound Road

    1212 ft · 36 sec · Mound Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 17 Mile Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Comins 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
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
124 mi · 65%
North M-33
17.6 mi · 9%
M 59 East
9.83 mi · 5%
South Mount Tom Road
9.43 mi · 5%
East Miller Road
8.22 mi · 4%
Mio Road
5.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

76.3 mi · 01h 19m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
162 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kochville
01h 30m from Comins
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Comins 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 Comins to Sterling Heights?

The road trip is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Kochville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.1 miles from Comins and 96.6 miles from Sterling Heights.

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

The direct path is about 162 miles (260.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.49 one way or $50.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kochville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kochville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 5.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kochville.

BUS

Saginaw, MI

7 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

12 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

59 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

59 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Comins and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 162.01 mi (260.73 km).

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#1 Comins

Township in Oscoda County, Michigan

Population1,866
Coordinates44.8058400, -84.0513900
Altitude319
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 Abbe Road (-84.051327, 44.805841)
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.6 L · about $25.49
Round trip
$50.98
13.52 gal · 51.2 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.49 $50.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.75 $57.50
Premium $4.65 $31.46 $62.92
Diesel $5.30 $35.86 $71.71

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Comins and Sterling Heights. The current time is 00:41:44.

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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.