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

The driving distance from Millbrook, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
162.59 mi
02h 42m
Flight
123.45 mi
198.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.45 mi
Kilometers
198.67 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.59 mi
Kilometers
261.66 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sterling Heights
Mon, May 4, 12:25 PM EDT
Return by in Millbrook
Mon, May 4, 3:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millbrook
2026-05-04T09:43
Arrive Sterling Heights
Mon, May 4, 12:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Millbrook
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Buena Vista
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States

From Millbrook
80.2 mi
01h 21m
To Sterling Heights
82.3 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest County Line Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Southwest County Line Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Remus Road

    14 mi · 19 min · West Remus Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Broomfield Road

    2670 ft · 41 sec · East Broomfield Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Broomfield Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broomfield Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Mission Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mission Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Business US-127

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Business US-127

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Business US-127

    12.7 mi · 13 min · Business US-127

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward BUS US 127, M 46 WEST: Alma, Edmore

    1827 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Monroe Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Monroe Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Washington Avenue

    3042 ft · 1 min · West Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East Washington Street

    3137 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Monroe Road

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Monroe Road

    5 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Saginaw Street

    2327 ft · 49 sec · East Saginaw Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Saginaw Street

    903 ft · 12 sec · North Saginaw Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    2970 ft · 38 sec · West Saginaw Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Gratiot Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Stephens Street

    2261 ft · 31 sec · Stephens Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Rust Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Rust Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Rust Avenue Bridge

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Rust Avenue Bridge

  27. 27

    Continue on South Warren Avenue

    1599 ft · 24 sec · South Warren Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Holland Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Holland Avenue

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    72 m · 14 sec

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    1338 ft · 46 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road, Merrill Road

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  37. 37

    Continue on Dobry Drive

    1046 ft · 26 sec · Dobry Drive

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Mound Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mound Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Mound Road

    1212 ft · 36 sec · Mound Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 17 Mile Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
41 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
71.3 mi · 44%
Gratiot Road
16.7 mi · 10%
Business US-127
14 mi · 9%
West Remus Road
14 mi · 9%
East Monroe Road
10.4 mi · 6%
M 59 East
9.83 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
123.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
01h 21m from Millbrook
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Millbrook 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 Millbrook to Sterling Heights?

The road trip is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Millbrook and 82.3 miles from Sterling Heights.

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

The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.65 one way or $43.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

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

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

3 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

20 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

49 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

52 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millbrook and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 123.45 mi (198.67 km).

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#1 Millbrook

Township in Mecosta County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,123
Coordinates43.5486400, -85.0855800
Altitude289
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: Southwest County Line Road (-85.08566, 43.548639)
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.72 L · about $21.65
Round trip
$43.29
11.48 gal · 43.44 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.65 $43.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.41 $48.82
Premium $4.65 $26.71 $53.43
Diesel $5.30 $30.44 $60.89

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Millbrook and Sterling Heights. The current time is 09:43:17.

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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.