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

The driving distance from Cutlerville, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
164.94 mi
02h 24m
Flight
134.9 mi
217.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.9 mi
Kilometers
217.1 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.94 mi
Kilometers
265.44 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sterling Heights
Mon, May 4, 9:37 PM EDT
Return by in Cutlerville
Tue, May 5, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cutlerville
2026-05-04T19:12
Arrive Sterling Heights
Mon, May 4, 9:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cutlerville
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
Perry
MI

City in Shiawassee County in the U.

From Cutlerville
80.8 mi
01h 12m
To Sterling Heights
84.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Division Avenue South

    17 m · 7 sec · Division Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 68th Street Southeast

    2 mi · 4 min · 68th Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast

    1892 ft · 38 sec · Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward M-6 East: Lansing

    2388 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Paul B. Henry Freeway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I-96 East: Lansing

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    42.3 mi · 45 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    51.5 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

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

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

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

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road, Merrill Road

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Dobry Drive

    1046 ft · 26 sec · Dobry Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mound Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mound Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Mound Road

    1212 ft · 36 sec · Mound Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 17 Mile Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cutlerville 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
54.1 mi · 33%
I-96 East
43 mi · 26%
I 75 South
39.1 mi · 24%
M 59 East
9.83 mi · 6%
Paul B. Henry Freeway
7.77 mi · 5%
Mound Road
3.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69 East

Merge slight left

51.5 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
134.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 12m from Cutlerville
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cutlerville 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 Cutlerville to Sterling Heights?

The road trip is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Cutlerville and 84.1 miles from Sterling Heights.

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

The direct path is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.95 one way or $43.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Perry

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

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

BUS

Owosso, MI

19 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

21 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

25 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Flint station

50 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cutlerville and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 134.9 mi (217.1 km).

Cutlerville

#1 Cutlerville

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population14,370
Coordinates42.8408600, -85.6636400
Altitude206
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: South Division Avenue (-85.663688, 42.84086)
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.03 L · about $21.95
Round trip
$43.89
11.64 gal · 44.06 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.95 $43.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.75 $49.50
Premium $4.65 $27.09 $54.17
Diesel $5.30 $30.87 $61.74

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Cutlerville and Sterling Heights. The current time is 19:12:50.

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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.