How far is Stambaugh, Iron River, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Stambaugh, Iron River, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 510.3 miles (821.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 367.3 miles (591.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Cheboygan County, Michigan
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stambaugh, Iron River and Sterling Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stambaugh, Iron River and Sterling Heights.
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Start on Holly Street
17 m · 4 sec · Holly Street
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Turn right onto Stambaugh Avenue
1139 ft · 44 sec · Stambaugh Avenue
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Turn left onto Diamond Street
1561 ft · 55 sec · Diamond Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
1166 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on North Lay Avenue
1990 ft · 55 sec · North Lay Avenue
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Turn right onto West Adams Street
15.1 mi · 17 min · West Adams Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
116 m · 12 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn left onto Superior Avenue
12.8 mi · 19 min · Superior Avenue
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Turn right
6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
41.2 mi · 56 min
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Turn left onto C Road
1232 ft · 21 sec · C Road
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Turn right onto 17th Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · 17th Road
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Continue on G Road
1.5 km · 1 min · G Road
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Continue on 18th Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · 18th Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto I Road
1237 ft · 19 sec · I Road
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Continue on 18th Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · 18th Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County 426 M.5 Road
2005 ft · 55 sec · County 426 M.5 Road
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Continue on County Road 426 M.5 Road
2894 ft · 1 min · County Road 426 M.5 Road
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Turn right onto US-2/US-41/M-35
639 ft · 12 sec · US-2/US-41/M-35
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Take the exit slight left toward US 2 East, US 41 North, M 35 North
57 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto US-2/US-41/M-35
45.1 mi · 54 min · US-2/US-41/M-35
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Continue on West Lakeshore Drive
88.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 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 Stambaugh, Iron River and Sterling Heights.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Stambaugh, Iron River 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 Stambaugh, Iron River to Sterling Heights?
The road trip is about 510.3 miles (821.3 km) and usually takes 08h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Indian River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 254.2 miles from Stambaugh, Iron River and 256.1 miles from Sterling Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 367.3 miles (591.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 143 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.92 one way or $135.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Stambaugh, Iron River and Sterling Heights, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stambaugh, Iron River and Sunny near Sterling Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Indian River
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 Indian River.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stambaugh, Iron River and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 367.29 mi (591.1 km).
#1 Stambaugh, Iron River
City in Iron County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,215 |
| Coordinates | 46.0810700, -88.6270800 |
| Altitude | 498 |
| 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: 821 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 21m |
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 | $67.92 | $135.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $76.60 | $153.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $83.82 | $167.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $95.53 | $191.05 |
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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