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

The driving distance from Masonville, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 409.5 miles (659.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 302.2 miles (486.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
409.55 mi
06h 09m
Flight
302.2 mi
486.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
302.2 mi
Kilometers
486.35 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
409.55 mi
Kilometers
659.11 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sterling Heights
Sun, May 31, 8:52 AM EDT
Return by in Masonville
Sun, May 31, 3:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Masonville
2026-05-31T02:42
Arrive Sterling Heights
Sun, May 31, 8:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:10 PM to 1:40 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Masonville
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Frederic
MI

Township in Crawford County, Michigan

From Masonville
203.9 mi
03h 04m
To Sterling Heights
205.7 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bay Shore Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bay Shore Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on S.75 Road

    565 ft · 17 sec · S.75 Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US 2

    33.8 mi · 40 min · US 2

  4. 4

    Continue on West Lakeshore Drive

    88.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Lakeshore Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  6. 6

    Continue on US-2 West

    2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road, Merrill Road

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Dobry Drive

    1046 ft · 26 sec · Dobry Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mound Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mound Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mound Road

    1212 ft · 36 sec · Mound Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 17 Mile Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Masonville and Sterling Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
172 mi · 42%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 23%
West Lakeshore Drive
88.4 mi · 22%
US 2
37 mi · 9%
M 59 East
9.83 mi · 2%
Mound Road
3.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

124 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+107.3 mi
302.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frederic
03h 04m from Masonville
Leave By
11:40 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Masonville 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 Masonville to Sterling Heights?

The road trip is about 409.5 miles (659.1 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Frederic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.9 miles from Masonville and 205.7 miles from Sterling Heights.

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

The direct path is about 302.2 miles (486.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.49 one way or $108.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Masonville and Sunny near Sterling Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Frederic

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

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

BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

52 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

57 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

65 mi away
119 E. Main St.
BUS

Manton, Michigan

65 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Masonville and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 302.2 mi (486.35 km).

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#1 Masonville

Township in Delta County, Michigan

Population1,669
Coordinates45.9127400, -86.9873600
Altitude183
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: Bay Shore Drive (-86.987448, 45.912743)
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 659 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.45 gal
54.71 L · about $54.49
Round trip
$108.98
28.9 gal · 109.42 L
Estimated CO2
128.4 kg one way
Round trip: 256.8 kg / 566 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $54.49 $108.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.46 $122.91
Premium $4.65 $67.25 $134.50
Diesel $5.30 $76.64 $153.29

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Masonville and Sterling Heights. The current time is 02:42:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.