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

The driving distance from Jasper, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.7 mi
01h 53m
Flight
75.04 mi
120.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.04 mi
Kilometers
120.77 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.7 mi
Kilometers
178.16 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sterling Heights
Sun, May 3, 9:46 AM EDT
Return by in Jasper
Sun, May 3, 11:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jasper
2026-05-03T07:52
Arrive Sterling Heights
Sun, May 3, 9:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jasper
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
Denton
MI

Township in Roscommon County, Michigan

From Jasper
48.6 mi
00h 56m
To Sterling Heights
62.1 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WSW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Adrian Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · South Adrian Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 52

    2428 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 52

  4. 4

    Continue on North Adrian Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · North Adrian Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 52

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 52

  6. 6

    Turn right

    19.9 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago

    926 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports

    2940 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    35.6 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

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

    92 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2575 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

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

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

  17. 17

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road

    1569 ft · 38 sec · I-696 East

  19. 19

    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

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Mound Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Mound Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 17 Mile Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jasper 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
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 BL East
36.2 mi · 33%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
7.84 mi · 7%
North Adrian Highway
6.73 mi · 6%
Mound Road
6.02 mi · 5%
State Highway 52
5.91 mi · 5%
South Adrian Highway
5.63 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 94 BL East

Merge slight left

35.6 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
75.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denton
00h 56m from Jasper
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost leaving Jasper and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sterling Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.6 miles from Jasper and 62.1 miles from Sterling Heights.

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

The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.74 one way or $29.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Jasper and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sterling Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Denton

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

18 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

24 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

27 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

39 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jasper and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 75.04 mi (120.77 km).

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#1 Jasper

Township in Lenawee County, Michigan

Population1,141
Coordinates41.7933800, -84.0405000
Altitude224
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: South Adrian Highway (-84.04063, 41.793374)
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.79 L · about $14.74
Round trip
$29.49
7.82 gal · 29.58 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.74 $29.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.63 $33.26
Premium $4.65 $18.20 $36.39
Diesel $5.30 $20.74 $41.48

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Jasper and Sterling Heights. The current time is 07:52:16.

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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.