How far is Roosevelt Park, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Roosevelt Park, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roosevelt Park and Sterling Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roosevelt Park and Sterling Heights.
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Start on Sherwood Road
37 m · 8 sec · Sherwood Road
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Turn right onto Coolidge Road
937 ft · 41 sec · Coolidge Road
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Turn right onto West Summit Avenue
2679 ft · 1 min · West Summit Avenue
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Turn right onto Seaway Drive
3.4 mi · 5 min · Seaway Drive
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Continue straight
88.9 mi · 1 hr 35 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 Roosevelt Park and Sterling Heights.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Seaway Drive
Continue straight
88.9 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Roosevelt Park and Partly Sunny near Sterling Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roosevelt Park to Sterling Heights?
The road trip is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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 100.5 miles from Roosevelt Park and 102.1 miles from Sterling Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Roosevelt Park and Partly 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 Roosevelt Park and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 169.54 mi (272.85 km).
#1 Roosevelt Park
City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 3,785 |
| Coordinates | 43.1964000, -86.2722800 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $26.96 | $53.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.41 | $60.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.28 | $66.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.92 | $75.85 |
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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