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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.62 mi
03h 04m
Flight
169.54 mi
272.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.54 mi
Kilometers
272.85 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.62 mi
Kilometers
326.09 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sterling Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 2:12 AM EDT
Return by in Roosevelt Park
Sat, Apr 18, 5:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roosevelt Park
2026-04-17T23:08
Arrive Sterling Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 2:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roosevelt Park
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
DeWitt
MI

City in Michigan

From Roosevelt Park
100.5 mi
01h 32m
To Sterling Heights
102.1 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S
Destination
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Sherwood Road

    37 m · 8 sec · Sherwood Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coolidge Road

    937 ft · 41 sec · Coolidge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Summit Avenue

    2679 ft · 1 min · West Summit Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Seaway Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Seaway Drive

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    88.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    51.5 mi · 53 min

  8. 8

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

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road, Merrill Road

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Dobry Drive

    1046 ft · 26 sec · Dobry Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mound Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mound Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mound Road

    1212 ft · 36 sec · Mound Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seaway Drive
92.3 mi · 46%
I 69 East
54.1 mi · 27%
I 75 South
39.1 mi · 19%
M 59 East
9.83 mi · 5%
Mound Road
3.77 mi · 2%
17 Mile Road
1 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
169.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
DeWitt
01h 32m from Roosevelt Park
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

15 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

37 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

48 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

68 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

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).

Roosevelt Park

#1 Roosevelt Park

City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America

Population3,785
Coordinates43.1964000, -86.2722800
Altitude189
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: Sherwood Road (-86.272463, 43.1962)
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.15 gal
27.07 L · about $26.96
Round trip
$53.93
14.3 gal · 54.14 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 127.1 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Roosevelt Park and Sterling Heights. The current time is 23:08:03.

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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.