How far is Grattan, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Grattan, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 163 miles (262.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grattan and Sterling Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grattan and Sterling Heights.
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Start on Old Belding Road Northeast
847 ft · 28 sec · Old Belding Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Belding Road Northeast
1.6 mi · 2 min · Belding Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast
9.8 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Hudson Street Southeast
665 ft · 16 sec · Hudson Street Southeast
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Continue on North Hudson Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · North Hudson Street
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Turn left onto Grand River Drive Southeast
3100 ft · 59 sec · Grand River Drive Southeast
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Continue on Oberley Drive Southeast
1.3 mi · 2 min · Oberley Drive Southeast
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Continue on Montcalm Avenue Southeast
811 ft · 13 sec · Montcalm Avenue Southeast
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Turn straight onto Montcalm Ware Cutoff
142 m · 7 sec · Montcalm Ware Cutoff
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Continue on Ware Road
1978 ft · 31 sec · Ware Road
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Turn slight right onto Conklin Ware Cutoff
141 m · 7 sec · Conklin Ware Cutoff
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Continue on Conklin Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Conklin Road
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Turn slight left
122 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Peck Lake Road
1455 ft · 23 sec · Peck Lake Road
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Turn slight right onto Hastings Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hastings Road
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Turn left onto Grand River Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Grand River Avenue
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Turn right onto Nash Highway
2765 ft · 53 sec · Nash Highway
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Take the ramp left
1339 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
29.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
51.5 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
1999 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
1919 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 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 Grattan 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 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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grattan and 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 Grattan to Sterling Heights?
The road trip is about 163 miles (262.3 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Morrice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Grattan and 83.6 miles from Sterling Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.68 one way or $43.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Grattan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sterling Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Morrice
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 Morrice.
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
East Lansing station
Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grattan and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 124.1 mi (199.72 km).
#1 Grattan
Township in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 3,954 |
| Coordinates | 43.0842000, -85.3811300 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $21.68 | $43.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.45 | $48.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.76 | $53.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.50 | $61.00 |
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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