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

The driving distance from Corunna, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 77.7 miles (125 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.7 mi
01h 15m
Flight
61.74 mi
99.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.74 mi
Kilometers
99.36 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.7 mi
Kilometers
125.05 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sterling Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM EDT
Return by in Corunna
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corunna
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Sterling Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corunna
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Holly
MI

Village in north Oakland County in the U.

From Corunna
38.2 mi
00h 37m
To Sterling Heights
39.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 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 Corunna and Sterling Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Corunna Avenue

    13 m · 9 sec · East Corunna Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Shiawassee Street

    1844 ft · 60 sec · North Shiawassee Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East McNeil Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · East McNeil Street

  4. 4

    Continue on M 71

    2.8 mi · 4 min · M 71

  5. 5

    Continue on Lansing Road

    651 ft · 14 sec · Lansing Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1335 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 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 Corunna and Sterling Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
39.1 mi · 50%
Lansing Road
14.7 mi · 19%
M 59 East
9.83 mi · 13%
East McNeil Street
4.2 mi · 5%
Mound Road
3.77 mi · 5%
M 71
2.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

36.8 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly
00h 37m from Corunna
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Corunna 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 Corunna to Sterling Heights?

The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Holly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Corunna and 39.6 miles from Sterling Heights.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.33 one way or $20.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Holly

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

25 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

32 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

33 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Lapeer station

39 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corunna and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 61.74 mi (99.36 km).

Corunna

#1 Corunna

City in Michigan

Population3,320
Coordinates42.9819700, -84.1177500
Altitude227
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 Shiawassee Street (-84.117824, 42.981969)
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.38 L · about $10.33
Round trip
$20.67
5.48 gal · 20.76 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.33 $20.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.65 $23.31
Premium $4.65 $12.75 $25.50
Diesel $5.30 $14.53 $29.07

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 Corunna and Sterling Heights. The current time is 02:59:18.

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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.