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

The driving distance from Sebewaing, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 98.2 miles (158 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
98.16 mi
01h 53m
Flight
82.37 mi
132.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.37 mi
Kilometers
132.56 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.16 mi
Kilometers
157.98 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sterling Heights
Tue, May 12, 11:37 PM EDT
Return by in Sebewaing
Wed, May 13, 1:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sebewaing
2026-05-12T21:44
Arrive Sterling Heights
Tue, May 12, 11:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sebewaing
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Marlette
MI

City in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America

From Sebewaing
50.6 mi
00h 56m
To Sterling Heights
47.5 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1431 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Beck Street

    1736 ft · 23 sec · South Beck Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Unionville Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Unionville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Center Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Center Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Unionville Road

    8.8 mi · 12 min · North Unionville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Biebel Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Biebel Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Cleaver Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cleaver Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Ellington Street

    2434 ft · 41 sec · Ellington Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Mertz Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Mertz Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Sanilac Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · East Sanilac Road

  11. 11

    Continue on State Street

    1 mi · 1 min · State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Sanilac Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Sanilac Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Van Dyke Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · South Van Dyke Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Van Dyke Road

    19.7 mi · 25 min · South Van Dyke Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Cedar Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Cedar Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Van Dyke Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    24.5 mi · 30 min · Van Dyke Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

    755 ft · 17 sec · 17 Mile Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    41 m · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    66 m · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    41 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    60 m · 20 sec

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 17 Mile Road

    819 ft · 20 sec · 17 Mile Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 17 Mile Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Van Dyke Road
30.1 mi · 31%
South Van Dyke Road
25 mi · 25%
East Sanilac Road
9.47 mi · 10%
North Unionville Road
8.84 mi · 9%
Mertz Road
5.52 mi · 6%
Sanilac Road
4.46 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Van Dyke Road

Continue on Van Dyke Road

24.5 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
82.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlette
00h 56m from Sebewaing
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Rain Showers leaving Sebewaing and Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Sterling Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sebewaing to Sterling Heights?

The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Marlette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Sebewaing and 47.5 miles from Sterling Heights.

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

The direct path is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.05 one way or $26.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Rain Showers around Sebewaing and Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Sterling Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Marlette

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

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

36 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Flint station

58 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Port Huron

66 mi away
2223 16th Street
BUS

Saginaw, MI

70 mi away
511 Johnson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sebewaing and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 82.37 mi (132.56 km).

Sebewaing

#1 Sebewaing

Village in Huron County in the U.

Population1,611
Coordinates43.7322400, -83.4510700
Altitude179
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: East Main Street (-83.451075, 43.732232)
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.11 L · about $13.05
Round trip
$26.10
6.92 gal · 26.22 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.05 $26.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.72 $29.43
Premium $4.65 $16.10 $32.21
Diesel $5.30 $18.35 $36.70

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Sebewaing and Sterling Heights. The current time is 21:44:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.