How far is Lakefield, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Lakefield, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakefield and Sterling Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakefield and Sterling Heights.
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Start on Lakefield Road
18 m · 8 sec · Lakefield Road
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Turn left onto South Merrill Road
4 mi · 10 min · South Merrill Road
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Continue on South Midland Street
1985 ft · 58 sec · South Midland Street
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Turn right onto Gratiot Road
102 m · 10 sec · Gratiot Road
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Continue on East Saginaw Street
2327 ft · 49 sec · East Saginaw Street
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Continue on Gratiot Road
4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on North Saginaw Street
903 ft · 12 sec · North Saginaw Street
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Continue on West Saginaw Street
2970 ft · 38 sec · West Saginaw Street
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Continue on Gratiot Road
11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on Gratiot Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Turn right onto Stephens Street
2261 ft · 31 sec · Stephens Street
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Continue on Rust Street
141 m · 6 sec · Rust Street
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Continue on Rust Avenue Bridge
1.6 mi · 2 min · Rust Avenue Bridge
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Continue on South Warren Avenue
1599 ft · 24 sec · South Warren Avenue
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Turn right onto East Holland Avenue
2 mi · 2 min · East Holland Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
72 m · 14 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
1338 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
23.2 mi · 25 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 Lakefield 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 75 South
Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Cloudy leaving Lakefield and Chance Light Rain near Sterling Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakefield to Sterling Heights?
The road trip is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Flint is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Lakefield and 52.4 miles from Sterling Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.66 one way or $33.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Lakefield and Chance Light Rain near Sterling Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Flint
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 Flint.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakefield and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 84.41 mi (135.84 km).
#1 Lakefield
Township in Saginaw County, Michigan
| Population | 993 |
| Coordinates | 43.3464200, -84.3305400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $4.34 | $16.66 | $33.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $19.28 | $38.56 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $21.57 | $43.15 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $25.37 | $50.75 |
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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