How far is Houghton Lake, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Houghton Lake and Sterling Heights is 148.08 miles (238.32 km).
Flight distance from Houghton Lake, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is 148.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Houghton Lake to Sterling Heights with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Houghton Lake, Michigan to Sterling Heights, Michigan is: 179.63 miles (289.08 km) by car.
Driving from Houghton Lake to Sterling Heights will take approximately 02 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Houghton Lake
Unincorporated community in Roscommon County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 3427 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°18'53"N 84°45'53"W |
| Latitude | 44.3147400 |
| Longitude | -84.7647500 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sterling Heights
The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan. It is located in the eastern part of the county. Sterling Heights is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Sterling Heights Historical Museum and the Sterling Heights Civic Center.
| Population | 131709 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°34'49"N 83°1'49"W |
| Latitude | 42.5803100 |
| Longitude | -83.0302000 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Sterling Heights: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204,42.580347)
Estimated Travel Time Between Houghton Lake and Sterling Heights
The distance between Houghton Lake and Sterling Heights is 289 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 12 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Houghton Lake and Sterling Heights. The current time is 17:35:20.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 35 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.99 liters (6.34 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Houghton Lake and Sterling Heights.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Houghton Lake to Sterling Heights is $21.27 (diesel $27.29).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $21.27 | $24.44 | $27.58 | $27.29 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Michigan ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.355 (Diesel $4.306) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Houghton Lake and Sterling Heights (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
