How far is Edwardsburg, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Edwardsburg, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.3 miles (266 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edwardsburg and Sterling Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edwardsburg and Sterling Heights.
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Start on the route
4 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
7.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Brownsville Road
7.6 mi · 10 min · Brownsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Walnut Road
2656 ft · 1 min · Walnut Road
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Turn right onto Harvey Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Harvey Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Harvey Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Harvey Street
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Turn left onto M-40
1.6 mi · 2 min · M-40
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Turn right onto M-60
7.8 mi · 11 min · M-60
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Turn left onto US-131
12.6 mi · 15 min · US-131
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Continue on South Grand Street
8.8 mi · 10 min · South Grand Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
96.8 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue
1519 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Davison Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
2332 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
2346 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-75 North to I-696 East
2136 ft · 52 sec · I-75 North to I-696 East
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.1 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road
1569 ft · 38 sec · I-696 East
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Keep slight left to continue on I-696 East to Northbound Mound Road
1.2 km · 2 min · I-696 East to Northbound Mound Road
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Turn straight onto Mound Road
5.9 mi · 9 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 Edwardsburg 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 94 East
Merge slight left
96.8 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Edwardsburg 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 Edwardsburg to Sterling Heights?
The road trip is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Parma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Edwardsburg and 101.3 miles from Sterling Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.3 miles (266 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.08 one way or $54.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edwardsburg and Sunny near Sterling Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Parma
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 Parma.
Albion station
Jackson station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edwardsburg and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 165.31 mi (266.04 km).
#1 Edwardsburg
City in Cass County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,241 |
| Coordinates | 41.7956000, -86.0808400 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $27.08 | $54.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.54 | $61.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.42 | $66.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.08 | $76.17 |
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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