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

The driving distance from Mayfield, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.25 mi
03h 35m
Flight
188.68 mi
303.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.68 mi
Kilometers
303.65 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.25 mi
Kilometers
370.55 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sterling Heights
Wed, May 13, 2:49 AM EDT
Return by in Mayfield
Wed, May 13, 6:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mayfield
2026-05-12T23:13
Arrive Sterling Heights
Wed, May 13, 2:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mayfield
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Midland
MI

The largest city in Midland County, Michigan.

From Mayfield
114.3 mi
01h 47m
To Sterling Heights
115.9 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Light Rain

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Garfield Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Garfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Voice Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Voice Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Clark Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East M 113

    8.7 mi · 12 min · East M 113

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto US 131

    1.6 km · 1 min · US 131

  6. 6

    Continue on North US 131 Highway

    22.9 mi · 24 min · North US 131 Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 115, M 55 West: Frankfort, Clare

    2357 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East M-115 Highway

    34.9 mi · 48 min · East M-115 Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Clare

    1782 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City

    46.1 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road, Merrill Road

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Dobry Drive

    1046 ft · 26 sec · Dobry Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Mound Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mound Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Mound Road

    1212 ft · 36 sec · Mound Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 17 Mile Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mayfield 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
84.5 mi · 37%
US 10 East
57.3 mi · 25%
East M-115 Highway
34.9 mi · 15%
North US 131 Highway
22.9 mi · 10%
M 59 East
9.83 mi · 4%
East M 113
8.67 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 10 EAST

Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City

46.1 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
188.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
01h 47m from Mayfield
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Mayfield and Patchy Frost then 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 Mayfield to Sterling Heights?

The road trip is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.3 miles from Mayfield and 115.9 miles from Sterling Heights.

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

The direct path is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.66 one way or $61.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Mayfield and Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Sterling Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Midland

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

29 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

32 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

69 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

81 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mayfield and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 188.68 mi (303.65 km).

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#1 Mayfield

Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan

Population7,910
Coordinates44.6261100, -85.5286800
Altitude255
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 Garfield Road (-85.528608, 44.626111)
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.13 gal
30.76 L · about $30.66
Round trip
$61.32
16.26 gal · 61.52 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.5 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.66 $61.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.58 $69.15
Premium $4.65 $37.84 $75.67
Diesel $5.30 $43.12 $86.24

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Mayfield and Sterling Heights. The current time is 23:13:30.

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.