How far is Riverview, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Riverview, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.4 miles (234 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverview and Sterling Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverview and Sterling Heights.
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Start on Croton Hardy Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Croton Hardy Drive
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
128 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on East 72nd Street
1 mi · 1 min · East 72nd Street
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Turn right onto South Cypress Avenue
8.7 mi · 12 min · South Cypress Avenue
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Continue on 22 Mile Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · 22 Mile Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids
2337 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
20.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, M 37 South: Lansing
1009 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
57.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
51.5 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
1999 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
1919 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 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 Riverview and Sterling Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 96 East
Merge slight left
57.4 mi · 01h 01m
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 Riverview 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 Riverview to Sterling Heights?
The road trip is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
DeWitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.4 miles from Riverview and 105.3 miles from Sterling Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.4 miles (234 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverview and Sunny near Sterling Heights.
Stop Ideas Near DeWitt
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 DeWitt.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverview and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 145.41 mi (234.01 km).
#1 Riverview
City in Michigan, USA
| Population | 11,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.4480800, -85.6525500 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $27.49 | $54.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.00 | $62.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.93 | $67.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.67 | $77.33 |
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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