How far is Rapid River, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rapid River and Sterling Heights is 302.29 miles (486.48 km).
Flight distance from Rapid River, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is 302.29 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 49 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 44 minutes to travel from Rapid River to Sterling Heights with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rapid River, Michigan to Sterling Heights, Michigan is: 407.88 miles (656.42 km) by car.
Driving from Rapid River to Sterling Heights will take approximately 06 hours 07 minutes.
#1 Rapid River
Human settlement in Delta County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1214 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 45°55'37"N 86°58'1"W |
| Latitude | 45.9269100 |
| Longitude | -86.9670800 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sterling Heights
The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan. It is located in the eastern part of the county. Sterling Heights is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Sterling Heights Historical Museum and the Sterling Heights Civic Center.
| Population | 131709 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°34'49"N 83°1'49"W |
| Latitude | 42.5803100 |
| Longitude | -83.0302000 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Sterling Heights: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204,42.580347)
Estimated Travel Time Between Rapid River and Sterling Heights
The distance between Rapid River and Sterling Heights is 656 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 17 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Rapid River and Sterling Heights. The current time is 02:36:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13 hours 35 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 09 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 47 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 49 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 26 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 54.48 liters (14.39 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rapid River and Sterling Heights.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rapid River to Sterling Heights is $48.29 (diesel $61.98).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $48.29 | $55.48 | $62.62 | $61.98 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Michigan ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.355 (Diesel $4.306) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rapid River and Sterling Heights (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
