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

The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Addison, MI is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.67 mi
02h 08m
Flight
78.84 mi
126.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.84 mi
Kilometers
126.88 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.67 mi
Kilometers
173.28 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Addison
Tue, Apr 14, 11:49 PM EDT
Return by in Sterling Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 1:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling Heights
2026-04-14T21:41
Arrive Addison
Tue, Apr 14, 11:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sterling Heights
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
Barton Hills
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Sterling Heights
53.7 mi
01h 04m
To Addison
53.9 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mound Road

    92 m · 5 sec · Mound Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Mound Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Mound Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road

    953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

    2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    20 mi · 22 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

    1875 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

    28.8 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 South: Hudson

    1.1 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 21 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    9 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    581 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
28.8 mi · 27%
M 14
22.5 mi · 21%
US 127 South
20.9 mi · 19%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
20 mi · 19%
Mound Road
6.21 mi · 6%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

28.8 mi · 00h 31m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
78.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barton Hills
01h 04m from Sterling Heights
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Sterling Heights and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Addison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Barton Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Sterling Heights and 53.9 miles from Addison.

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

The direct path is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.33 one way or $28.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Sterling Heights and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Addison.

Stop Ideas Near Barton Hills

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

4 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

43 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

47 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

52 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Addison. Straight-line distance: 78.84 mi (126.88 km).

Sterling Heights

#1 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population131,709
Coordinates42.5803100, -83.0302000
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
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#2 Addison

Village in Lenawee County, Michigan

Population579
Coordinates41.9864300, -84.3471700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Sterling Heights (-83.0302, 42.58031)
End: Addison (-84.34717, 41.98643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.38 L · about $14.33
Round trip
$28.66
7.6 gal · 28.76 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.33 $28.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.16 $32.32
Premium $4.65 $17.69 $35.37
Diesel $5.30 $20.16 $40.31

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterling Heights and Addison. The current time is 21:41:42.

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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.