How far is Leland, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Leland, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 263.5 miles (424 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Midland County, Michigan, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leland and Sterling Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leland and Sterling Heights.
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Start on River Street
24 m · 9 sec · River Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1686 ft · 45 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
85 m · 7 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on North Manitou Trail
5.8 mi · 8 min · North Manitou Trail
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Turn left onto South Good Harbor Trail
6.5 mi · 9 min · South Good Harbor Trail
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Continue on Kasson Street
1866 ft · 39 sec · Kasson Street
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Continue on South Cedar Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · South Cedar Road
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Turn left onto East Traverse Highway
1 mi · 1 min · East Traverse Highway
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Turn right onto Tilton Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Tilton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Run Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cedar Run Road
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Turn right onto Strait Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Strait Road
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Turn left onto North Long Lake Road
677 ft · 13 sec · North Long Lake Road
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Continue on East Long Lake Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Long Lake Road
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Turn left onto Secor Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Secor Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North West Silver Lake Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · North West Silver Lake Road
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Continue on County Road 633
10.9 mi · 17 min · County Road 633
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Continue on North 13 Road
1.1 km · 1 min · North 13 Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North M-37 Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · North M-37 Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West M-115 Highway
64 m · 3 sec · West M-115 Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto West M-115 Highway
108 m · 5 sec · West M-115 Highway
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Merge slight left onto West M-115 Highway
55.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min · West M-115 Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Clare
1782 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
46.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
2040 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
36.3 mi · 39 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 Leland 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.
West M-115 Highway
Merge slight left onto West M-115 Highway
55.4 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Leland and Sunny near Sterling Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leland to Sterling Heights?
The road trip is about 263.5 miles (424 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.4 miles from Leland and 133.2 miles from Sterling Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.07 one way or $70.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leland and Sunny near Sterling Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Coleman
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 Coleman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leland and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 216.8 mi (348.9 km).
#1 Leland
Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 2,041 |
| Coordinates | 45.0230500, -85.7598100 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $35.07 | $70.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.55 | $79.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.28 | $86.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.33 | $98.65 |
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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