How far is Fayette, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Fayette, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 402.8 miles (648.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281.9 miles (453.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Crawford County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayette and Sterling Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayette and Sterling Heights.
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Start on the route
1026 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Fayette State Park Access
1.5 km · 4 min · Fayette State Park Access
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At the end of the road, turn left onto II Road
1 km · 52 sec · II Road
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Continue on 13.25 Lane
1169 ft · 18 sec · 13.25 Lane
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Continue on 14th Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · 14th Road
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Continue on LL Road
2 mi · 3 min · LL Road
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Continue on 16th Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · 16th Road
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Continue on State Street
1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on OO.25 Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · OO.25 Road
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Take the ramp right
38 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left
102.7 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica
1392 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road, Merrill Road
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Dobry Drive
1046 ft · 26 sec · Dobry Drive
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Turn right onto Mound Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Mound Road
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Continue on Mound Road
1212 ft · 36 sec · 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 Fayette and Sterling Heights.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fayette and Partly Sunny near Sterling Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayette to Sterling Heights?
The road trip is about 402.8 miles (648.3 km) and usually takes 06h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Frederic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200.6 miles from Fayette and 202.3 miles from Sterling Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.9 miles (453.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 120.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.62 one way or $107.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fayette and Partly Sunny near Sterling Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Frederic
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 Frederic.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 281.91 mi (453.69 km).
#1 Fayette
Township of Michigan in Delta County
| Population | 1,049 |
| Coordinates | 45.7174800, -86.6679100 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| 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: 648 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 01m |
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 | $53.62 | $107.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $60.48 | $120.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $66.18 | $132.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $75.42 | $150.85 |
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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