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

The driving distance from Flowerfield, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 168.4 miles (271 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
168.37 mi
02h 43m
Flight
138.86 mi
223.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.86 mi
Kilometers
223.48 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.37 mi
Kilometers
270.96 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sterling Heights
Sun, May 17, 5:14 PM EDT
Return by in Flowerfield
Sun, May 17, 7:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flowerfield
2026-05-17T14:31
Arrive Sterling Heights
Sun, May 17, 5:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flowerfield
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
Leoni
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Flowerfield
83.8 mi
01h 21m
To Sterling Heights
84.5 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    695 ft · 36 sec · Mill Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Flowerfield Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Flowerfield Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US-131

    3 mi · 3 min · US-131

  5. 5

    Continue on South Grand Street

    8.8 mi · 10 min · South Grand Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    96.8 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I-75 North to I-696 East

    2136 ft · 52 sec · I-75 North to I-696 East

  21. 21

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road

    1569 ft · 38 sec · I-696 East

  23. 23

    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

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Mound Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Mound Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 17 Mile Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flowerfield 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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
97.4 mi · 58%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 16%
South Grand Street
8.77 mi · 5%
Mound Road
6.02 mi · 4%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 3%
M 14
4.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
138.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leoni
01h 21m from Flowerfield
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Flowerfield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sterling Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flowerfield to Sterling Heights?

The road trip is about 168.4 miles (271 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Leoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Flowerfield and 84.5 miles from Sterling Heights.

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

The direct path is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.40 one way or $44.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Flowerfield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sterling Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Leoni

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

11 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

40 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

43 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

56 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flowerfield and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 138.86 mi (223.48 km).

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#1 Flowerfield

Township in St.

Population1,609
Coordinates42.0658800, -85.6580500
Altitude259
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: Main Street (-85.65804, 42.065913)
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.49 L · about $22.40
Round trip
$44.80
11.88 gal · 44.98 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.40 $44.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.26 $50.53
Premium $4.65 $27.64 $55.29
Diesel $5.30 $31.51 $63.01

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Flowerfield and Sterling Heights. The current time is 14:31:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.