How far is Leroy, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Leroy, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 243.8 miles (392.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184 miles (296.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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 03h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil township in Sanilac County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leroy and Sterling Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leroy and Sterling Heights.
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Start on Budnick Highway
854 ft · 40 sec · Budnick Highway
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Turn right onto Trapp Road
555 ft · 26 sec · Trapp Road
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Turn right onto Long Lake Highway
9.1 mi · 13 min · Long Lake Highway
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Turn left onto State Highway 65
1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on M-65 North
1.1 mi · 1 min · M-65 North
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Continue on M 65 North
8.9 mi · 10 min · M 65 North
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
82.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Turn right onto West Huron Road
2 mi · 3 min · West Huron Road
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Continue on Center Road
1 km · 1 min · Center Road
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Continue on West Huron Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Cedar Street
3191 ft · 54 sec · West Cedar Street
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Continue on West M-61
2.4 mi · 4 min · West M-61
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Saginaw
1735 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saginaw
64.5 mi · 1 hr 7 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 Leroy and Sterling Heights.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
M 65 North
Continue straight
82.2 mi · 01h 36m
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 Leroy 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 Leroy to Sterling Heights?
The road trip is about 243.8 miles (392.4 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Worth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122 miles from Leroy and 121.8 miles from Sterling Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184 miles (296.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.43 one way or $64.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leroy and Sunny near Sterling Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Worth
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 Worth.
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Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leroy and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 184.01 mi (296.14 km).
#1 Leroy
Human settlement in Osceola County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 3,745 |
| Coordinates | 45.2200100, -83.5208100 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $32.43 | $64.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.58 | $73.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.02 | $80.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.61 | $91.23 |
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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